Safety & Security Manager (Americas Region) in Woodland, California at Sakata Seed America, INC.

JOB SUMMARY: The Safety and Security Manager is responsible for leading companywide safety and security programs that protect employees, visitors, contractors, assets, and operations across SAH locations. This role develops and executes practical policies, procedures, training, inspections, incident management, and continuous improvement programs to reduce workplace injuries, strengthen emergency preparedness, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure a safe and secure work environment. The position partners closely with site leadership, Operations, HR, Legal, IT, Facilities, Sustainability, and external vendors to drive consistent safety and security practices across all assigned locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:

• Develop, implement, and maintain workplace safety policies, standards, procedures, and programs in alignment with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including OSHA and Cal/OSHA where applicable.
• Coordinate companywide safety and security programs, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and safety improvement initiatives to reduce hazards, injuries, illnesses, near misses, and property loss.
• Maintain required safety & security files, logs, records, training documentation, inspection reports, and corrective action tracking.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements, industry practices, insurance recommendations, and internal policies; recommend updates to programs, rules, PPE requirements, processes, and training materials.
• Manage hazardous materials, emergency response, fire prevention, equipment safety, material handling, lockout/tagout, forklift safety, heat illness prevention, chemical hazard communication, and other applicable safety program areas.
• Coordinates assigned site safety and security committee programs.
• Preparation and maintenance of all safety files, such as OSHA Logs, EEI, AGA, EPA, etc.
• Manages safety training programs.
• Prepares materials and resources for the training programs.
• Records and maintains safety training files.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong working knowledge of workplace safety principles, OSHA/Cal-OSHA requirements, incident prevention, emergency preparedness, physical security, and risk mitigation practices.
• Ability to conduct inspections, audits, investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and compliance reporting.
• Knowledge of access control, alarm, CCTV/security camera, visitor management, and site security practices preferred.
• Strong project management, organizational, documentation, analytical, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees, managers, executives, vendors, and regulatory or emergency response contacts.
• Ability to work within scope of authority and consistent with company objectives, guidelines, policies, and practices.
• Ability to manage confidential information, stressful situations, urgent incidents, deadlines, and competing priorities with sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn safety, security, training, incident tracking, and reporting systems.
• Demonstrated leadership traits including integrity, accountability, adaptability, collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND:

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

BENEFITS:

Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Philanthropic Giving Program

Disability Insurance (plans vary by location)

Financial Benefits
401(k) Program + Company Match
Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k)

Holiday Bonus

Performance Incentive Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement

529 College‑Savings Plan
Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Time Off & Flexibility
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
15 Paid Company Holidays
2 Floating Holidays