Job Description

Mamas Creations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAMA) is a leading marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods, found in over 8,500 grocery, mass, club and convenience stores nationally. The Companys broad product portfolio, born as MamaMancinis, from a rich history in Italian foods, now consists of a variety of high quality, fresh, clean and easy to prepare foods to address the needs of both our consumers and retailers. Our vision is to become a one-stop-shop deli solutions platform, leveraging vertical integration and a diverse family of brands to offer a wide array of prepared foods to meet the changing demands of the modern consumer. For more information, please visit

The Director, Safety & Security is responsible for cultivating a culture of safety, security, and operational resilience across all enterprise locations. This role ensures compliance, risk mitigation, and business continuity while aligning with the organizations core values: Commit to Craftsmanship, Nurture Relationships, Honor Heritage, and deliver on our promise of Grandma Quality. The Director provides executive oversight of all safety and security operations, leads a network of site safety managers and functional leaders, and is accountable for ensuring every employee embraces a Safety-First mindset.

This role may be based in our East Rutherford, NJ, or Farmingdale, NY location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, enforce, and continuously improve a company-wide safety strategy rooted in craftsmanship, with rigorous standards that reflect our uncompromising commitment to Grandma Quality.
• Champion a proactive safety culture that values learning, accountability, and operational excellence, consistent with our commitment to Honor Heritage by protecting the legacy of safe work practices.
• Oversee and standardize incident reporting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) protocols across all sites; ensure investigations lead to prevention-focused outcomes.
• Lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive new hire, and continuing education safety training program to ensure preparedness before independent work, departmental transfer, and new process readiness.
• Build a behavior-based safety training program that nurtures responsibility at every level and reflects our belief in Nurturing Relationships through honest feedback and peer accountability.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA-mandated training while embedding continuous learning into day-to-day culture through meaningful, hands-on education.
• Establish and manage a standardized condition audit program using lean and 5S principles to define what good looks like and uphold environments consistent with our Grandma Quality expectations.
• Promote Total Employee Involvement (TEI) by empowering all employees to take ownership of safety, reinforcing our belief in Nurturing Relationships and shared responsibility.
• Lead the development of digital hazard maps and structured risk prediction practices that reinforce forward-thinking hazard controlconsistent with our commitment to craftsmanship.
• Oversee implementation of physical safeguards, PPE, and process controls that uphold the integrity and safety of our facilities.
• Own the enterprise-wide emergency response and crisis management strategy including evacuation, active threat, and HAZMAT protocolsprotecting our people and honoring the responsibility we carry as stewards of our teams and facilities.
• Oversee physical security measures (CCTV, badge access, fencing, restricted areas) that ensure safe, secure, and compliant operations across all sites.
• Partner with IT to develop and implement a company-wide business continuity strategy
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing network of site Safety Managers and Safety Functional Leaders (SFLs) across all shifts and facilities.
• Create recognition and reward systems that celebrate positive safety behaviorsto sustain a culture of excellence.
• Partner closely with People Operations and Plant Operations to ensure aligned, values-driven execution of safety and compliance strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or related field
• 1015 years of progressive safety and security leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a multi-site food or regulated manufacturing environment
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent credential strongly preferred
• Proven leadership in behavior-based safety, emergency planning, and regulatory compliance
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, and industry standards
• Strong communicator and relationship-builderable to influence and Nurture Relationships with employees at all levels and instill confidence and trust
• Results-driven with a passion for continuous improvement and a deep sense of ownershipa reflection of our commitment to craftsmanship
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel between all company facilities
• Ability to visually/physically inspect manufacturing environments including production floors, rooftops, and confined spaces
• Must be able to wear all required PPE and operate effectively in varying conditions (cold, heat, humidity, noise)

Occasional lifting (up to 35 lbs) and prolonged standing or walking required during audits and site assessments

Salary commensurate with experience in the $140k - $160k range plus bonus eligibility. We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurances, FSA, PTO, holidays, and 401(k)

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Qualified, interested candidates should submit a resume and/or detailed letter of interest to the office of People Operations via email at humanresources@mamascreations.com.

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