Job Description

Job Description

The Director, Safety & Security is responsible for cultivating a culture of safety, security, and operational resilience across all enterprise locations. This role ensures compliance, risk mitigation, and business continuity while aligning with the organization’s core values: Commit to Craftsmanship, Nurture Relationships, Honor Heritage, and deliver on our promise of Grandma Quality. The Director provides executive oversight of all safety and security operations, leads a network of site safety managers and functional leaders, and is accountable for ensuring every employee embraces a Safety-First mindset.

Key Responsibilities

•\tDevelop, implement, enforce, and continuously improve a company-wide safety strategy rooted in craftsmanship, with rigorous standards that reflect our uncompromising commitment to Grandma Quality.

•\tChampion a proactive safety culture that values learning, accountability, and operational excellence, consistent with our commitment to Honor Heritage by protecting the legacy of safe work practices.

•\tOversee and standardize incident reporting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) protocols across all sites; ensure investigations lead to prevention-focused outcomes.

•\tLead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive new hire, and continuing education safety training program to ensure preparedness before independent work, departmental transfer, and new process readiness.

•\tBuild a behavior-based safety training program that nurtures responsibility at every level and reflects our belief in Nurturing Relationships through honest feedback and peer accountability.

•\tEnsure full compliance with OSHA-mandated training while embedding continuous learning into day-to-day culture through meaningful, hands-on education.

•\tEstablish and manage a standardized condition audit program using lean and 5S principles to define “what good looks like” and uphold environments consistent with our Grandma Quality expectations.

•\tPromote Total Employee Involvement (TEI) by empowering all employees to take ownership of safety, reinforcing our belief in Nurturing Relationships and shared responsibility.

•\tLead the development of digital hazard maps and structured risk prediction practices that reinforce forward-thinking hazard control—consistent with our commitment to craftsmanship.

•\tOversee implementation of physical safeguards, PPE, and process controls that uphold the integrity and safety of our facilities.

•\tOwn the enterprise-wide emergency response and crisis management strategy including evacuation, active threat, and HAZMAT protocols—protecting our people and honoring the responsibility we carry as stewards of our teams and facilities.

•\tOversee physical security measures (CCTV, badge access, fencing, restricted areas) that ensure safe, secure, and compliant operations across all sites.

•\tPartner with IT to develop and implement a company-wide business continuity strategy

•\tLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing network of site Safety Managers and Safety Functional Leaders (SFLs) across all shifts and facilities.

•\tCreate recognition and reward systems that celebrate positive safety behaviors—to sustain a culture of excellence.

•\tPartner closely with People Operations and Plant Operations to ensure aligned, values- driven execution of safety and compliance strategies.

Qualifications

•\tBachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or related field

•\t10–15 years of progressive safety and security leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a multi-site food or regulated manufacturing environment

•\tCertified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent credential strongly preferred

•\tProven leadership in behavior-based safety, emergency planning, and regulatory compliance

•\tIn-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, and industry standards

•\tStrong communicator\tand relationship-builder— able\tto\tinfluence\tand\tNurture Relationships with employees at all levels and instill confidence and trust

•\tResults-driven with a passion for continuous improvement and a deep sense of ownership—a reflection of our commitment to craftsmanship

•\tBilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred

Essential Physical Requirements

•\tAbility to travel between all company facilities

•\tAbility to visually/physically inspect manufacturing environments including production floors, rooftops, and confined spaces

•\tMust be able to wear all required PPE and operate effectively in varying conditions (cold, heat, humidity, noise)

•\tOccasional lifting (up to 35 lbs) and prolonged standing or walking required during audits and site assessments

Qualified, interested candidates should submit a resume and/or detailed letter of interest to the office of People Operations via email at

humanresources@mamascreations.com.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 14, 2025.

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