Safety Supervisor JobPhoenix, AZ
Why You'll Love This Job
Who is Cafe Bakery
Since 1987, Cafe Valley has been baking smiles one cupcake, muffin, cake, and croissant at a time—putting care and craftsmanship into every product we make. Our people are the heart of our success. We’re committed to fostering a positive, team-focused workplace where collaboration, innovation, and respect are part of everyday operations—because the best baked goods come from people who love what they do. Our employees are our special ingredient. With more than 1,700 team members baking a difference every day, we operate state-of-the-art production facilities in Phoenix, AZ and Marion, IN, where quality, safety, and teamwork rise together.
What You Will Do
The Safety Supervisor, reporting to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety and in conjunction with the Café Valley leadership team, is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
Responsibilities
Essential functions of the job:
•Consistent and dependable attendance; ability to work flexible hours and schedules as business needs demand
•Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 20 lbs. while inspecting and evaluating production, warehouse, and maintenance work areas
•Ability to wear and correctly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE)
•Ability to work in and around coolers, freezers, and areas with variable temperature, humidity, and noise conditions, and with or around food allergens of all types
Essential duties and responsibilities:
•Coordinates ongoing safety promotion activities such as safety committees, safety walkthroughs, safety training, and incentive programs; supports tracking and reporting of plant safety KPIs
•Conducts regular compliance audits and safety inspections of the facility; initiates corrective actions, audits deficiency lists, and follows up on repairs
•Orders suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety
•Investigates accidents and incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence using root cause analysis (RCA) methodology; supports OSHA 300 log recordkeeping and compiles injury/illness reports for regulatory submission
•Inspects and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, and work practices — including those of on-site contractors — for compliance with safety standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA)
•Supports the EHS Director with industrial hygiene tasks such as noise, atmosphere, and ventilation surveys, and collects samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis
•Conducts safety training and education programs, including new hire safety orientation, and demonstrates the use of safety equipment
•Investigates safety and food-safety/facility-related complaints and inspects facilities for compliance with applicable regulations
•Assists with the administration of workers' compensation claims; coordinates with insurance carriers, auditors, and treating physicians toward timely, successful resolution
•Collaborates with engineers and plant leadership to institute control or remedial measures across safety, equipment, and process-related issues
•Supports emergency response and evacuation procedures, including corresponding practice drills
•Maintains safety files, records, and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness
•Performs other duties as assigned
Success factors/job competencies:
•Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
•Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
•Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
•Talking to others to convey information effectively
•Considering the relative cost and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
•Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
•Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
•Identifying measures or indicators of systems performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the systems
•Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
•The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; this does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
•Ability to work well in a team environment
Skills & Qualifications
Who You Are
Qualifications required:
•High School Diploma or GED
•Bilingual (English/Spanish)
•Three (3) years of experience in a Safety-related role
•Effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentational, and interpersonal)
•Proven ability to organize, plan, and prioritize tasks within a high-volume, varied workload
•Ability to work under low supervision
•Ability to work flexible hours as needed
•Experience with the administration of work injury claims
•Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general HRIS data management skills
Qualifications desired:
•Related Bachelor's Degree
•OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
•Three (3) years of experience in production/manufacturing/bakery food plant in a Safety-related role
•Experience as a key trainer for LOTO, OSHA, and other related topics
•Experience working with insurance auditors and Workers' Compensation carriers for continuous improvement and successful resolution of work injury claims
Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to climb, balance, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, use hands to finger, grasp, or feel objects, talk, hear, visually inspect areas to be cleaned, and perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
•Work environment: Light work exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force consistently to move objects
•Both inside and outside environmental conditions: Activities occur in coolers and freezers during shift. Exposure to cold and freezing temperatures in the coolers and freezers areas. Exposure to high heat while in the warehouse, especially during summer months
•Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
•Hazard: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals
•Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
•Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils used in plant equipment and machinery
Where You Will Work
- 1 opening in Phoenix, AZ
What You’ll Enjoy
- Competitive base salary and bonus incentive
- Paid time off programs
- Comprehensive benefit offering including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and ancillary programs
- Working with a great team of dedicated professionals focused on a common mission
Cafe Valley is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.