Safety Team Leader

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Location: La Palma HQ + Multi‑Site Operations (CA, NJ, GA, TN)

FLSA: Exempt

The Safety Team Leader builds, implements, and continuously improves Samyang Logistics’ safety and regulatory compliance program across all U.S. logistics and warehouse operations. This role is essential for driving OSHA compliance, reducing workplace risk, establishing uniform safety standards, and ensuring food‑safe handling and storage practices when applicable.

This leader will develop new safety processes from the ground up, standardize procedures across multiple distribution centers, and create a sustainable, auditable system that supports SYL’s rapid growth into a national logistics provider.

• Design and implement SYL’s comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) including all policies, SOPs, forms, checklists, manuals, and emergency response procedures.
• Build standardized safety workflows for warehouse operations, forklift operations, sanitation, material handling, visitor management, contractor safety, etc.
• Develop risk assessment tools (JHAs/JSAs, hazard maps, near‑miss reporting, etc.).
• Establish annual safety improvement plans with measurable goals.

• Create and maintain a multi‑state OSHA compliance matrix covering CA, NJ, GA, and TN requirements.
• Ensure SYL meets all regulatory obligations including training requirements, signage, record‑keeping, equipment certifications, PPE standards, and emergency planning.
• Lead the preparation, filing, and internal review of OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301).
• Conduct gap assessments between current practices and OSHA standards, then implement corrective actions.
• Prepare the company to successfully pass OSHA inspections or audits.
• Develop and deliver all safety training programs including forklift, Haz Com, PPE, ergonomics, WVPP, emergency procedures, food‑handling safety where applicable, and new‑hire safety orientation.
• Create sustainable systems for tracking training completion and certification renewals (LMS, spreadsheets, or other internal tools).
• Ensure consistency of safety training across all centers and all staffing‑agency workers.

• Conduct regular site audits for all SYL warehouse locations and develop scorecards for leadership review.
• Identify hazards, document findings, and create structured corrective action plans (CAPA) with deadlines.
• Monitor follow‑up activities and ensure resolution within target timelines.
• Introduce best‑practice warehouse safety standards (traffic flow design, forklift routes, pedestrian zones, racking safety, lock‑out/tag‑out, spill control, etc.).
• Establish KPIs and dashboards for leading indicators (near misses, audit scores, training rates).

• Lead investigations for injuries, near misses, equipment failure, or unsafe behavior.
• Perform detailed root‑cause analyses and create long‑term corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with Workers’ Comp carriers, SIU investigators, and legal counsel to ensure proper reporting and risk mitigation.
• Track incident trends and implement prevention strategies.

• Maintain compliance with food‑grade warehouse safety and sanitation standards (FDA/FSMA, HACCP principles, allergen control, contamination prevention).
• Partner with Operations and SYA QC teams to ensure food products are stored and handled according to regulator and customer requirements.

• Coach warehouse leaders and employees to reinforce daily safe practices.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement sessions.
• Build a proactive, accountability‑based safety culture across all sites.
• Deliver quarterly safety updates and reports directly to the CEO.

• Work closely with Operations, Warehouse Leaders, HR, Business Support, and Staffing Agencies.
• Ensure all contractors meet SYL’s safety standards…