Safety Supervisor

Frederickson 1 Public
th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387, USA

Pay or shift range: $77,000 USD to $82,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

• Develops, implements, and continuously improves facility‑wide safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, FTZ, and customer‑specific standards.
• Works in conjunction with Food Safety to ensure all training programs related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) align with FDA rules and regulations; ensures safety‑related training curricula remain current and effective.
• Conducts forklift certification training for all new hires; administers post‑incident recertification as required; monitors and tracks three‑year forklift certification renewals to ensure all operators remain current and compliant with OSHA standards.
• Oversees program documentation and compliance training for all team members; ensures records are accurate, current, and audit‑ready.
• Directs records management and storage for all training programs including OSHA and GMP.
• Chairs the Safety Committee; sets meeting agendas, leads quarterly safety meetings, tracks action items to completion, and presents findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Directs and coordinates with management and contractors on building maintenance concerns, prioritizing safety‑related projects.
• Plans, schedules, and oversees all warehouse inspections and audits as needed.
• Directs all safety inspections and audits including rack inspections, door inspections, and yard inspections; ensures corrective actions are implemented.
• Manages the workplace incident reporting process; reviews all submitted incident reports from supervisors or managers; conducts root cause analyses and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Develops and enforces the master cleaning schedule for the facility; holds team leads accountable for adherence to cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Ensures facility compliance with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) regulations; oversees security protocols, access controls, inventory tracking, and documentation required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• Supports the facility’s Safe Quality Food (SQF) program by ensuring safety practices align with SQF requirements; coordinates with the SQF Coordinator as needed to maintain compliance.
• Oversees the First Responder Program; ensures adequate scheduling and coverage of certified First Aid and CPR personnel across all shifts.
• Manages vendor compliance including Certificates of Insurance and Vendor Policy documentation; escalates non‑compliance issues as needed.
• Analyzes safety metrics and incident trends; prepares reports and presentations for senior management with actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Develops and manages the safety department budget, including training materials, equipment, and third‑party services.
• Reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed by the General Manager or the customer.

Leadership – Ability to lead, motivate, and influence cross‑functional personnel on safety matters. Ability to set clear expectations, drive accountability, and champion a culture of safety.

Decision Making – Ability to make sound, timely decisions using available data and professional judgment, especially in time‑sensitive or high‑stakes safety situations.

Strategic Planning – Ability to develop long‑range safety plans, set departmental goals, and align safety initiatives with overall business objectives.

Attendance – Ability to work required schedule and arrive at work on time and work alternative schedules to accommodate the needs of the business.

Communication – Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally in a courteous and professional manner at all organizational levels. Ability to present complex safety information clearly to senior leadership, customers, and Team Members. Ability to…