Safety Manager Jobs in California
Safety Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with consistent demand across construction, manufacturing, logistics, and tech, at every level from entry-level safety coordinator through senior environmental health and safety director. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where employers such as Chevron, Kaiser Permanente, and Amazon operate large facilities with dedicated safety teams. Construction site safety, process safety management, and CalOSHA compliance are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Company Confidential is seeking an experienced Food Safety Operations Manager to support our light food processing facility in Union City, CA. This position contributes to the success of Company Confidential through implementing and maintaining the quality management system (BRC), conducting product analysis and ensuring the operation models food safety excellence on a day-to-day basis. The Food Safety Operations Manager will also have an opportunity to play a role in designing and implementing food safety measures and programs across our other non-production facilities.
The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, GFSI certification programs, excellent communication skills and high standards for cleanliness and organization.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety and Quality Assurance
● Monitors cocoa butter and sugar melting activities and conducts sample analysis, ensuring semi-finished product meets food safety and customer requirements
● Ensures plant is compliant with State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, Organic and Food Safety regulations
● Responsible for Organic and BRC programs, ensuring records are up to date, renewals are submitted timely and certification is current
● Safeguards GMP and SSOP standards, working with supervisors to ensure all employees are trained and standards upheld on day-to-day basis
● Manages pest control program, monitoring trends and collaborating with 3rd party technicians to ensure standards are upheld and expectations are met
● Conducts audits at production and non-production facilities to ensure and uphold a food safe culture
● Acts as subject matter expert for all quality control and food safety items
Administrative and Manufacturing Excellence
● Oversees production schedule for all melting activities
● Oversees scheduling of inbound and outbound activities, including liquid load outs
● Accountable for inventory management and product availability for melts
● Ensures a clean and organized warehouse and facility grounds through collaboration with warehouse employees and supervisor
● Ensures paperwork work and system records are done promptly and accurately
● Continuous process improvement to reduce costs and increase efficiency of operation
Experience and Qualifications
● 5+ years experience in a QA or QC role in a food grade warehouse or production facility
● Bachelor's degree in food science or relevant field preferred
● Experienced in GFSI, HACCP, GMP’s and organic requirements, BRC specifically preferred
● HACCP and PCQI certification preferred
● Proficient with MS Office suite and warehouse management systems
● Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
● Strong written and verbal communication
● Excellent time management skills
● Able to occasionally lift/ move 55lb boxes
● Forklift operator certified a plus
● Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred
Benefits
● Competitive salary
● 100% paid medical and dental for employee, 50% for family
● 401k retirement plan with company match
● Paid time off and paid holidays
Please send resumes to Dan Arata at darata@eblwarehouse.com and Jim Ludwig at Jludwig@eblwarehouse.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Supervising Experience: 5 years (Preferred)
- Bonded warehouse- Customs and Border Patrol: 2 years (Preferred)
- Warehouse Experience: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
Company Confidential is seeking an experienced Food Safety Operations Manager to support our light food processing facility in Union City, CA. This position contributes to the success of Company Confidential through implementing and maintaining the quality management system (BRC), conducting product analysis and ensuring the operation models food safety excellence on a day-to-day basis. The Food Safety Operations Manager will also have an opportunity to play a role in designing and implementing food safety measures and programs across our other non-production facilities.
The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, GFSI certification programs, excellent communication skills and high standards for cleanliness and organization.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety and Quality Assurance
● Monitors cocoa butter and sugar melting activities and conducts sample analysis, ensuring semi-finished product meets food safety and customer requirements
● Ensures plant is compliant with State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, Organic and Food Safety regulations
● Responsible for Organic and BRC programs, ensuring records are up to date, renewals are submitted timely and certification is current
● Safeguards GMP and SSOP standards, working with supervisors to ensure all employees are trained and standards upheld on day-to-day basis
● Manages pest control program, monitoring trends and collaborating with 3rd party technicians to ensure standards are upheld and expectations are met
● Conducts audits at production and non-production facilities to ensure and uphold a food safe culture
● Acts as subject matter expert for all quality control and food safety items
Administrative and Manufacturing Excellence
● Oversees production schedule for all melting activities
● Oversees scheduling of inbound and outbound activities, including liquid load outs
● Accountable for inventory management and product availability for melts
● Ensures a clean and organized warehouse and facility grounds through collaboration with warehouse employees and supervisor
● Ensures paperwork work and system records are done promptly and accurately
● Continuous process improvement to reduce costs and increase efficiency of operation
Experience and Qualifications
● 5+ years experience in a QA or QC role in a food grade warehouse or production facility
● Bachelor's degree in food science or relevant field preferred
● Experienced in GFSI, HACCP, GMP’s and organic requirements, BRC specifically preferred
● HACCP and PCQI certification preferred
● Proficient with MS Office suite and warehouse management systems
● Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
● Strong written and verbal communication
● Excellent time management skills
● Able to occasionally lift/ move 55lb boxes
● Forklift operator certified a plus
● Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred
Benefits
● Competitive salary
● 100% paid medical and dental for employee, 50% for family
● 401k retirement plan with company match
● Paid time off and paid holidays
Please send resumes to Dan Arata at darata@eblwarehouse.com and Jim Ludwig at Jludwig@eblwarehouse.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Supervising Experience: 5 years (Preferred)
- Bonded warehouse- Customs and Border Patrol: 2 years (Preferred)
- Warehouse Experience: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Safety Manager Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok21
- MV Transportation9
- OpenAI6
- Google5
- MTM Health4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software18
- Transportation & Logistics8
- Construction & Real Estate7
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Staffing & Recruiting3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across California.
- Current Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized under California hiring standards
- Demonstrated knowledge of CalOSHA Title 8 regulations and compliance requirements
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field
- Experience conducting workplace hazard assessments, audits, and incident investigations
- Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs for diverse workforces
- Proficiency with OSHA recordkeeping, injury reporting, and workers' compensation coordination
Safety Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in California?
Most safety manager roles in California require a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field, combined with field experience in a safety coordinator or specialist role. California employers strongly favor candidates who hold the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Familiarity with CalOSHA Title 8 standards is treated as a baseline requirement in most industries, so grounding yourself in those regulations early gives you a clear advantage in the hiring process.
How much do safety managers make in California?
Safety managers in California earn a median of about $102,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,760 for the lowest 10% to over $161,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in California?
Employers hiring safety managers in California right now include TikTok, MV Transportation, and OpenAI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's mix of large construction contractors, major healthcare systems, and manufacturing and logistics operations means demand comes from a wide range of industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which California cities have the most safety manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most safety manager openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its large construction, logistics, and entertainment production industries, the Bay Area through tech campuses and biotech facilities, and San Diego through defense contractors and life sciences employers, which means even cities outside the largest metros can show strong activity when a major facility or project is active nearby.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety management is inherently on-site work, with most responsibilities tied to physical inspections, hazard assessments, and direct workforce oversight that cannot be done remotely. About 33% of safety manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to focus on program development, compliance documentation, or corporate EHS oversight rather than site-level management.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a safety coordinator or safety specialist role, which large California construction firms, healthcare systems, and manufacturers regularly post as junior positions. CalOSHA's voluntary protection programs and large employers such as Kaiser Permanente and major general contractors often bring in associate-level safety staff who rotate through supervised site work. Completing a Cal/OSHA 30-hour outreach course and beginning the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential process signals seriousness to hiring managers, even before you hold a CSP.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search by city or specialty to narrow results to roles that match your experience level and industry, then apply directly to the listings that fit.
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