Plant Safety Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Safety Manager – Food Manufacturing (Onsite)

Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Industry: Food Manufacturing | SQF-Certified Facility
Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 annually (based on experience)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Safety Manager to lead and manage the health and safety programs at our SQF-certified food manufacturing facility in Bolingbrook, IL. This role is essential to ensuring compliance with OSHA and food industry safety standards, driving a culture of safety throughout the plant, and maintaining best-in-class workplace practices.

This is a fully onsite position working closely with plant leadership, QA, operations, and HR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, SQF, and company standards

• Conduct regular plant safety audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses

• Maintain and enforce compliance with safety training, lockout/tagout, PPE usage, and chemical safety procedures

• Investigate and report on workplace injuries and near misses, implementing corrective actions and root cause analysis

• Develop and deliver employee safety training across shifts and departments

• Serve as the site liaison during inspections and external audits

• Track safety KPIs and report trends, incidents, and performance to leadership

• Partner with QA and operations teams to align food safety with workplace safety

• Drive a proactive safety culture with employee engagement and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field

• 3–5+ years of safety management experience in a manufacturing or food production environment

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, SQF, GMPs, and HACCP

• Safety certification(s) such as OSHA 30 or CSP

• Strong leadership, communication, and training skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a must

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Paid time off and holidays

• A strong safety-first culture in a growing company

• Opportunity to lead and make a meaningful impact

Apply Today!

If you’re passionate about workplace safety and want to lead safety programs in a fast-paced, food production environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Company DescriptionReal Good Foods is a leading health and wellness frozen foods company, providing a better way to enjoy your favorite foods. The Company’s mission is to provide “Real Food You Feel Good About Eating” making delicious, nutritious foods that are low in sugar, low in carbohydrates and high in protein. The Real Good Foods family of products includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks – available in over 16,000 stores nationwide with additional direct-to-consumer options. We're always seeking talented people to join our growing team. If you are passionate about taking your career to the next level at one of the fastest growing food companies in the US, please submit your resume.

To learn more, please visit our website at realgoodfoods.com or join us on social media @realgoodfoods – where we maintain some of the largest followings in the frozen food industry today.Company DescriptionReal Good Foods is a leading health and wellness frozen foods company, providing a better way to enjoy your favorite foods. The Company’s mission is to provide “Real Food You Feel Good About Eating” making delicious, nutritious foods that are low in sugar, low in carbohydrates and high in protein. The Real Good Foods family of products includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks – available in over 16,000 stores nationwide with additional direct-to-consumer options. We're always seeking talented people to join our growing team. If you are passionate about taking your career to the next level at one of the fastest growing food companies in the US, please submit your resume.\r\n\r\nTo learn more, please visit our website at realgoodfoods.com or join us on social media @realgoodfoods – where we maintain some of the largest followings in the frozen food industry today.