Manufacturing Safety Engineer (English/Spanish)

Location Los Angeles
Contact name: Charm Simbol

Contact email: charm@gulfstreamsp.com
Job ref: 9287
Published: 16 days ago
Job Title: Manufacturing Safety Engineer (English/Spanish)
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Overview
The Manufacturing Safety Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining a proactive safety culture within the organization. In this role, you will implement safety and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations. As a key technical advisor to management, you will be instrumental in preventing workplace injuries and promoting a healthy work environment by conducting risk assessments and continuously improving safety management systems. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong background in industrial safety and a passion for promoting a safety-first mindset throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Safety Program Development & Implementation: Design, maintain, and improve Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Training & Employee Development: Identify and facilitate training programs on safety protocols, environmental hazards, and emergency procedures to equip all employees with the knowledge to work safely.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Serve as the primary point of contact for all interactions with federal, state, and local environmental and safety agencies, ensuring all regulatory submissions are accurate and timely.
  • Incident Investigation & Risk Assessment: Lead investigations of workplace injuries and incidents, collaborate with HR for accurate reporting, and conduct comprehensive risk assessments to address potential safety gaps.
  • Hazard Management & Monitoring: Develop strategies to control exposure to hazardous materials and environmental impacts, manage safety data sheets (SDS), and enforce waste disposal practices by ISO standards.
Qualifications
  • At least four years of occupational safety experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment, with at least two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, is preferred.
  • Strong familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety management systems and experience managing environmental programs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), able to analyze safety data and deliver actionable insights.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred to effectively communicate safety protocols and training with a diverse workforce.
  • Proven track record of reliability and stable employment in similar regional roles.
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.