Health & Safety Officer
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 per year

Are you passionate about creating safe and healthy workplaces? Do you have the expertise to ensure high safety standards and foster a culture of health and well-being across diverse teams? Sonoma County is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to lead our safety initiatives and uphold our commitment to excellence in workplace safety.

Job Summary

The Health & Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees, contractors, and visitors. This role plays a critical part in developing, implementing, and managing effective safety programs, risk assessments, and compliance protocols across all work environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety programs, policies, and procedures.

• Conduct regular workplace hazard assessments and risk evaluations.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.

• Lead safety audits and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.

• Deliver training sessions and safety awareness campaigns to promote a strong safety culture.

• Maintain accurate records of incidents, training, inspections, and safety-related activities.

• Evaluate safety strategies and adapt programs for continuous improvement.

• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance providers, and safety consultants.

• Support emergency response planning and crisis management efforts.

• Promote organizational values of sustainability, integrity, respect, and forward-thinking.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a safety role, ideally in food manufacturing or a similar environment.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CHMM, CFPS) strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and other applicable safety standards.

• Experience with food safety and GMP regulations; HACCP certification preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams.

• Familiarity with platforms such as RedZone, Business Central (ERP), and HRIS systems.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance for inter-site travel.

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