Food Safety Program Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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Role Purpose

You will lead LA28's health-and-safety technical and governance function, establishing the programs, systems, and standards that integrate Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental and Public Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Safety Training and Communication into a single coordinated discipline. Reporting to the VP, Health & Safety, you build the processes and tools that deliver these programs, mentor a team of Managers who operate them day to day, and serve as the technical authority that departments across the organization rely on to remain safe and compliant as the Games approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the H&S technical and governance function, spanning Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental and Public Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Safety Training and Communication.
• Establish and manage the processes, systems, tools, and large projects that deliver H&S programs successfully.
• Manage and mentor a team of direct-report Managers, guiding their work and professional development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical H&S programs, liaising with internal customers and peer leaders across departments.
• Ensure programs meet regulatory requirements, including Cal-OSHA, and reflect current industry practice.
• Solve complex safety problems with an agile, experience-based approach as programs scale toward Games-time.
• Required Competencies
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety program management, regulatory requirements (Cal-OSHA specifically), and industry practices.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills across multiple technical safety disciplines.
• Ability to solve complex functional problems using an agile, experience-based approach.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience; OR Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience; OR 9+ years of specialized work experience.

Valued Experience

• Experience in a large-scale event or corporate environment.
• Experience developing and implementing health and safety policies from the ground up.
• Professional safety certification (for example, Certified Safety Professional - CSP), preferred.

What We Offer

• Ownership of the safety programs that protect everyone across LA28's venues and workforce.
• The chance to establish governance and technical standards that will guide the whole Games.
• Leadership and mentorship of a capable team of safety Managers.
• A collaborative Health & Safety function grounded in trust, standards, and shared purpose.

What This Role Means for the Games

The programs and standards you establish define the safety baseline that every LA28 venue and team is expected to meet. Your governance keeps the Games compliant, prepared, and protected from the earliest planning through the closing ceremony.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office, with travel to venue sites across the Los Angeles region as needed.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• During both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, work location may vary across LA28 venues.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal Opportunity

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.