Senior Safety Specialist

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Safety Specialist to support a retail bakery environment in California. This contract opportunity is ideal for a safety specialist who can strengthen workplace safety programs, guide compliance efforts, and partner closely with site leadership to reduce risk. The person in this role will help build a proactive safety culture through training, auditing, incident review, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities: u2022 Partner with site leaders and employees to promote an open, accountable approach to workplace safety and continuous improvement. u2022 Design, implement, and maintain safety procedures, reporting methods, meeting rhythms, and emergency response practices across the facility. u2022 Inspect the workplace for potential risks, document findings, and drive corrective actions that protect employees, contractors, and visitors. u2022 Administer and maintain process safety management documentation and related records to support compliance within the bakery division. u2022 Lead core safety processes such as hazard reviews, change management activities, incident investigations, behavioral observations, 6S walkthroughs, and follow-up on audit action items. u2022 Support environmental health and safety programs to align operations with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. u2022 Deliver safety training and coordinate specialized instruction on topics such as confined space, lockout/tagout, and first aid, including vendor scheduling when needed. u2022 Review contractor activities to confirm work is completed in accordance with company safety expectations, policies, and procedures. u2022 Conduct safety and environmental audits, analyze incident and trend data, and present recommendations to management to improve performance. u2022 Chair the Health and Safety Committee, lead monthly meetings, and coach managers on effective policy application and program execution. Requirements u2022 5+ years of experience in occupational health and safety, ideally within retail, food production, manufacturing, or a similarly regulated environment. u2022 Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety audits, and workplace safety standards. u2022 Experience managing incident investigations, corrective action tracking, and safety compliance documentation. u2022 Ability to develop and deliver training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors. u2022 Demonstrated success partnering with operations and leadership teams to improve safety performance. u2022 Skilled in identifying hazards, evaluating trends, and recommending practical risk reduction strategies. u2022 Strong communication, organization, and coaching abilities with a hands-on approach to problem solving. TalentMatchu00ae u00adRobert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-04-30