Safety Manager

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS

Job Title: Safety Manager

Compensation: $105,000 - $120,000 Annual Salary

The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.

Location: Hybrid, Din Tai Fung - Corporate Office in Arcadia, California

About Us:

Din Tai Fung, a globally acclaimed culinary icon renowned for the art of Xiao Long Bao, is on a mission to create first-class dining experiences through its unwavering commitment to excellence in food, service and ambiance. Originally founded as a cooking oil retail business in Taiwan in 1958 by Bing-Yi Yang and his wife, Pen-Mei Lai, Din Tai Fung was reborn into a humble dumpling and noodle shop in 1972. Today, the Michelin-recognized restaurant brand continues to be family-owned and passed down through generations, with more than 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide.

Since its founding, Din Tai Fung has become synonymous with quality and consistency and known for its warm hospitality and delicacies with authentic flavors. Entering the North America market in 2000, the restaurant brand opened its first U.S. location in Arcadia, California and has 16 locations to-date, offering an upscale yet inviting cultural dining experience. With each restaurant, each interaction, and each bite, DTF aims to bring people together to inspire appreciation of culture.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts through BenefitHub
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!

About the Role:

Contributes to Din Tai Fung's safety function to minimize organizational hazards (across products, equipment, and operational processes) and risks to employee health and safety. Supports all West Coast locations with the opportunity to oversee multiple regions as the company grows. This position will work closely with all levels of management and hourly employees to ensure safe and healthy work standards and methodologies are communicated and targeted goals are achieved through individual as well as team-based objectives and strategies. This person will also serve as a catalyst and expert resource to promote and develop an innovative and proactive safety culture within our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise for local management regarding environmental, safety, and health issues and applicable regulations.
• Advises and assists local management in implementing, managing, and auditing within the framework of an innovative Health and Safety Management System in a food manufacturing and restaurant setting.
• Implements programs to train managers, supervisors, and employees in work safety, practices, incident prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Being an active figure in shifting our safety culture from rules and regulatory compliance to a safety culture developed as a behavior-driven value at all levels of the organization.
• Develops and implements weekly/monthly safety communication to operations and the whole organization.
• Provides oversight expertise for incident investigations, development of corrective plans, and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensures timely reporting and claims management for workers' compensation, general liability, and automotive liability.
• Works to develop and standardize work processes, standards, and equipment throughout the area.
• Influences management decisions to positively affect the outcome of safety and business in the area.
• Communicates frequently and consistently with the Area operational leadership and the Risk Director on areas of concern and performance metrics.
• Works closely with regional leadership to develop programs and plans as required.
• Assists individual facilities with the completion of goals and objectives as well as training verification.
• Participates and/or conducts quarterly and monthly safety meetings for departments.
• Prepares studies and analyses of company injury trends for senior leader review and action.
• Provides and updates information, signs, posters, barriers, and materials to warn of potential and actual health and safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries, and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in court hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Manages Workers' Compensation Claims and Early Return-to-Work process.
• Works with claims administrators to effectively manage and close claims.
• Conducts special training that is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CAL-OSHA).
• Updates and audits Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each location.
• Coordinates New Employee Orientation online training to be in compliance with federal and State agencies.

Role Competencies: Builds effective teams, Values differences, Decision quality, Develops talent, Plans and aligns.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Level.
• Over 6 years of Risk and Safety experience in the Food Manufacturing or Restaurant industry.
• Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) and/or Spanish preferred.
• Able to travel (50%).
• Read, understand, and follow the Employee Handbook and all company policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Google Suite (Excel, Word, Publisher, Power Point).
• Highly motivated and able to adapt to change.
• Exemplary written and oral communication and organization.
• Positive and Professional Attitude.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Din Tai Fung is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative. Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V.

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally.