Director, Safety

Mamas Creations•East Rutherford, NJ

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Enterprise Safety & Asset Protection leads the enterprise safety vision, strategy, and standards across all company locations. This role is responsible for protecting our people, strengthening operational resilience, and ensuring consistent, Grandma Quality safety performance through proactive risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement. Serving as a strategic partner to Operations and People Operations, the Director builds systems, accountability, and culture that embed a Safety-First mindset at every level- committing to craftsmanship in how we work, nurturing relationships through trust and shared responsibility, and honoring our heritage of taking care of our people.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, or related field
10–15 years of progressive safety leadership experience, including multi-site manufacturing environments
Deep knowledge of OSHA and regulated manufacturing requirements
Demonstrated success building proactive safety cultures and leading behavior-based safety programs
Strong communicator and trusted partner able to influence at all levels
Ability to travel between all company facilities
Ability to visually/physically inspect manufacturing environments including production floors, rooftops, and confined spaces
Must be able to wear all required PPE and operate effectively in varying conditions (cold, heat, humidity, noise)
Occasional lifting (up to 35 lbs) and prolonged standing or walking required during audits and site assessments

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent strongly preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the enterprise-wide safety strategy, standards, and roadmap aligned with business growth and operational priorities
Establish clear policies, processes, and expectations that define “what good looks like” across all facilities, reflecting our commitment to Grandma Quality craftsmanship
Use leading and lagging indicators to measure safety performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
Ensure full compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulatory requirements
Standardize incident reporting, investigations, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to drive prevention-focused outcomes
Lead enterprise risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation planning
Establish safeguards, engineering controls, and PPE standards that protect employees and facilities
Design and implement safety training and education programs for new hires, role changes, and ongoing development
Build a behavior-based safety culture that nurtures relationships, promotes accountability, and empowers every employee to speak up and take ownership
Champion Total Employee Involvement, reinforcing that safety is a shared responsibility and core part of how we care for one another
Own enterprise emergency response and crisis management programs, including evacuation, active threat, and HAZMAT protocols
Oversee physical security standards and controls across all locations
Partner with IT and Operations to strengthen business continuity and resilience planning
Lead, mentor, and develop a network of site-level safety leaders
Partner closely with Operations and People Ops to integrate safety into daily leadership practices and operational decision-making
Promote recognition and accountability systems that reinforce positive safety behaviors and sustained performance