Primary Purpose: The Director of Safety and Social Compliance is responsible for leading and integrating enterprise-wide safety, food manufacturing workplace compliance, and social responsibility programs across a multi-site U.S. footprint. This role drives a strong safety culture, ensures compliance with applicable health and safety regulations, and oversees social compliance programs aligned with SMETA-like ethical audit standards. The Director partners closely with Operations, HR, Quality, and Supply Chain to reduce risk, improve working conditions, and ensure safe, ethical, and compliant operations across all manufacturing locations.
Safety Leadership & Manufacturing Risk Management
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement ofthe company's safety strategy across multiple food manufacturing facilities.
Establish and maintain a consistent Safety Management System, including hazard identification, risk assessments, inspections, training, incident management, and leadership engagement routines.
Oversee high-risk manufacturing safety programs including machine guarding, LOTO, confined space, ergonomics, chemical handling, contractor safety, and emergency response.
Partner with site leadership to embed safety accountability into daily operations and performance expectations.
Own and manage the company's social compliance program, aligned with SMETA-like audit standards and customer codes of conduct.
Lead internal and third-party social compliance audits covering labor practices, working hours, wages, health and safety, harassment prevention, freedom of association, and grievance mechanisms.
Partner with HR and Operations to ensure compliant employment practices across all sites, including temporary labor and staffing partners.
Develop, track, and verify corrective action plans (CAPs) to closure; analyze audit trends and address systemic issues.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations applicable to food manufacturing operations.
Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections, customer audits, and third-party safety or social compliance assessments.
Oversee incident reporting, investigations, recordkeeping, and required regulatory submissions.
Serve as a key liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, and customers as needed.
Typical office working environment which includes a workstation equipped with a computer and other office supplies necessary for daily tasks. Typically climate-controlled to provide a comfortable working temperature year-round.
Lighting is usually a mix of natural and artificial sources to ensure sufficient illumination.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time salaried position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday. Expectations of 45 hours per week, to be worked during normal business hours. Ability to travel up to 40%, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or off-shift support.
Regular presence in food manufacturing facilities, including walking production floors, climbing stairs, and wearing required PPE.
Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or workstation.
Typing: Frequent use of hands to type on a keyboard and operate a computer mouse.
Visual Requirements: Extended periods of viewing a computer screen and reading printed or digital documents.
Mobility: Occasional walking or standing, including moving between different areas of the office.
Manual Dexterity: The ability to handle office equipment, such as phones, printers, and copiers, and to file documents.
Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with colleagues, clients, and vendors.
Lifting: Occasionally lifting and carrying light objects, typically up to 20 pounds, such as files, documents, or office supplies.
Reaching and Bending: Reaching above shoulder height and bending to access files and office supplies.
Hearing: Adequate hearing ability to participate in meetings and teleconferences.
These requirements ensure that employees can perform their duties effectively and safely within an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Compensation and Benefits:
The budgeted salary range for this position is $140,000-$150,000, with a 20% annual bonus potential.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 4.5% employer contribution
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Salary range is based on consideration of required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications or seniority, etc. Schuman Cheese reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by Schuman Cheese that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications or seniority.
