Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Maryland - Baltimore, MD 21224Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: ManufacturingSafety Manager Job Summary:
The Safety Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and continuously improving the organization’s health and safety programs across the Pompeian manufacturing operations. This role centralizes key safety, health, and compliance activities that are currently managed within HR and Operations, providing consistent oversight, expertise, and accountability. The Safety Manager will continue to build on the company’s existing safety culture and active programs by strengthening compliance, standardizing practices, enhance training, enhance emergency procedures, and using data to reduce risk, prevent injuries, and support operational excellence at a multi-site, multi-shift manufacturing facility. The role is on site at Pompeian HQ at 4201 Pulaski Highway in Baltimore and will report to the VP of HR.
Safety Manager Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of safety or EHS experience in a manufacturing environment required
In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations required
Experience with ISO 45001, OSHA Star, or other safety program standards a plus
Experience conducting incident investigations in a manufacturing environment
Experience in multi-shift manufacturing settings
Strong communication skills and ability to influence
Strong understanding of operations in a manufacturing environment
Continuous improvement mindset with a balance between compliance and practicality
Collaborative partnership approach and ability to lead others
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel required
Professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CHST) a plus
Safety Manager Pay & Perks
Starting range is 90-115K with opportunities for advancement
Eligible for bonus
401K
401K matching
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 100% monthly premium funded by Pompeian for a single or family
Health Reimbursement Account
Paid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays
Annual safety shoe allowance
Paid time off for Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, and Volunteer Events
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Free Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
Employee led programs for wellness, diversity, and planned community events
Educational Assistance Program
Family Scholarship Program
Opportunity to work with a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, 2026 Top Workplace in manufacturing, compensation & benefits and one of Maryland healthiest business
Safety Manager Job Responsibilities
Safety Program Leadership & Strategy
Own and administer the companywide health and safety management system across manufacturing operations
Evaluate existing safety programs and standardize best practices across sites and departments
Partner with Operations leadership to integrate safety into production, quality, warehouse, and maintenance activities
Serve as the subject matter expert for occupational health, industrial safety, and regulatory compliance
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, state, federal and local safety regulations
Lead internal inspections, regulatory inspections, and audits
Conduct job hazard analyses and risk assessments
Track corrective actions and ensure closure
Incident Management & Prevention
Lead injury, near‑miss, and incident investigations
Identify root causes and implement preventive actions
Coordinate workers’ compensation with HR
Track and analyze safety performance metrics
Prepare & submit accident reports in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
Training & Employee Engagement
Develop and deliver safety training programs
Support supervisor accountability for safety performance
Lead safety committees and employee engagement initiatives
Promote a proactive safety reporting culture
Celebrating safety successes
Collaboration with HR & Operations
Partner with HR on workers’ compensation, return‑to‑work, and training documentation
Partner with Operations on equipment safety, LOTO, CAPEX projects and contractor safety
Lead annual hearing testing, safety shoe allowance, and Industrial hygiene testing
Data, Reporting, & Continuous Improvement
Maintain OSHA logs. KPIs, and safety documentation
Prepare dashboards, leadership reports and establish new processes as needed
Identify trends and recommend risk reduction initiatives
General
Aligning with company mission, goals and values
Ensure all environmental projects comply with company goals
Perform all other duties and tasks assigned
"I have been employed with Pompeian for 5 years, working with the Olive Oil People connects me to a tradition that goes back generations, from harvesting to bottling, and there is pride in every step of producing high-quality olive oil"
Demetric, Line Leader - Production
About us: The Olive Oil People – is America’s largest national brand of olive oil, bestselling vinegars and a variety of cooking sprays. Farmer owned and Baltimore based since 1906, Pompeian is a family of olive farmers and olive oil craftsmen whose passion, expertise and dedication bring the best-tasting, highest-quality olive oils to kitchens everywhere. Upholding the highest quality standards, Pompeian conducts daily testing through our in-house quality assurance team in the state-of-the-art Pompeian Quality Control and Research & Development Center ensuring each bottle is always at peak freshness. Inspired by heritage and tradition, Pompeian products are rooted in authenticity and crafted for quality and great taste. To learn more about Pompeian please visit Pompeian.com and LinkedIn
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