Job Title: Manufacturing Safety Engineer (English/Spanish)
Location: Riverside, CA
Job Overview
The Manufacturing Safety Engineer is responsible for developing, directing, and implementing environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) programs to prevent workplace injuries and work-related health risks and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations. This role serves as a technical resource for supervisors and management, identifying risks and promoting a proactive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- EH&S Compliance and Policy Management: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EH&S compliance policies and procedures aligned with industry standards and regulations.
- Training and Guidance: Identify, design, and conduct training sessions for employees to foster awareness and understanding of EH&S regulations and best practices.
- Regulatory Liaison and Risk Management: Serve as the primary point of contact with federal, state, and local environmental and safety agencies, conducting risk assessments to identify potential risks and gaps in safety systems.
- Accident Investigation and Reporting: Investigate workplace incidents, collaborating with HR to report accurately and promptly. Provide recommendations for improvements to mitigate future risks.
- Environmental Management and Hazard Control: Manage and oversee hazardous materials communications, monitor workplace conditions, and implement control measures to minimize employee exposure to dangerous substances.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least two years in a supervisory or management role. Prior experience in a heavy industrial setting is highly preferred.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of OSHA regulations and federal, state, and local EH&S requirements. Experience in developing and managing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in line with ISO standards.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is essential for maintaining reports and communications. Experience with safety data management and risk assessment tools is highly valued.
- Communication Skills: Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred to effectively communicate safety protocols and training with a diverse workforce.
- Problem-solving and Analytical Skills: Strong ability to conduct risk assessments, analyze environmental and safety issues data, and recommend actionable safety improvements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
