Director, Safety & Security

Job Description

Mama’s 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 Company’s broad product portfolio, born as MamaMancini’s, 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 https://mamascreations.com.

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 organization’s 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 control—consistent 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 protocols—protecting 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 behaviors—to 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or related field
• 10–15 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-builder—able 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 ownership—a 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)

PLEASE APPLY VIA RESUME SUBMISSION VIA EMAIL

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.