Safety Specialist

Company DescriptionThe Santa Barbara Smokehouse specializes exclusively in crafting the world’s finest Hot & Cold Smoked Salmon. Home to the renowned Cambridge House Smoked Salmon, The Santa Barbara Smokehouse is dedicated to quality, tradition, and excellence in every product they deliver.Role DescriptionThe Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining all workplace safety programs within a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This role plays a hands-on, highly visible part in promoting a culture of safety by working directly with employees and leadership on the production floor.This is a mid-level role ideal for someone who is experienced in plant safety, enjoys coaching others, and is comfortable balancing compliance, training, and day-to-day safety operations.Key ResponsibilitiesSafety Programs & Compliance Maintain and enforce safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with Cal/OSHA regulations Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across the facility Identify hazards and implement practical corrective actionsAct as a key member of the safety committee Training & Coaching Lead safety training for employees and supervisors (new hire, ongoing, and refresher training) Coach frontline employees and managers on safe work practices and accountability Reinforce a strong safety culture through daily floor presence and engagement Injury Management & Workers’ Compensation Respond to and investigate workplace injuries and incidents Manage workers’ compensation cases, including reporting, documentation, and follow-up Partner with HR and management on return-to-work programs and modified duty Floor Presence & Engagement Walk the production floor daily to monitor conditions, behaviors, and compliance Build relationships with employees to proactively address safety concerns Serve as a visible and approachable safety resource Continuous Improvement Track and analyze safety metrics (incidents, near-misses, trends) Recommend and implement improvements to reduce risk and enhance safety performance Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives Qualificationso   3–6 years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred) o   Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and compliance requirements o   Hands-on experience managing workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims o   Strong understanding of common manufacturing safety risks and controls o   Proven ability to train, coach, and influence employees at all levels o   Comfortable working on the production floor daily in an active, hands-on role o   Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred o   Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Why Join SBS?o   Be a key driver of safety culture in a growing food manufacturing business o   Highly visible role with direct impact on employees and operations o   Collaborative environment where your voice and ideas matter o   Competitive compensation and opportunity to grow