Job Description:
• Manage the Worker’s Compensation and general liability processes.
• Partner with Blue Bottle teams to identify and assess health & safety risks, develop remediation plans, and monitor mitigation activity.
• Develop, analyze, and monitor metrics, best practices, and regulatory issues to identify key areas of focus for proactive health & safety programs and reduction in overall unsafe conditions, employee incidents, and Worker’s Compensation claims.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of company-wide safety programs focused on cafe, production and support environments, including slip/trip/fall prevention, ergonomic practices, fire/life safety, workplace violence prevention, incident response, and other OSHA safety compliance programs.
• Advise key stakeholders and teams across the organization on safety/security protocols and procedures.
• Ensure Blue Bottle is in regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Participate in the development and implementation of department safety work order tracking and reporting.
• Conduct routine and follow-up environmental health, safety and hazard inspections of facilities.
• Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, fire and smoke incidents, or unknown hazards; prepare reports of findings and submit recommendations.
• Lead projects and programs, including creating communications, training materials, and other change management mechanisms to educate stakeholders on new and revised policies, processes, and programs.
• Stay up to date on all applicable federal, state and local employment regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain SHE policies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Additional safety, health and environmental functions as needed based on the evolving needs of the business.
Requirements:
• 7+ years of experience in an employee safety, health and environmental role, including experience with worker’s compensation.
• Experience in retail or hospitality is preferred.
• Strong understanding of current federal, state, and local regulations and compliance areas.
• Deep knowledge in core safety, health and environmental functions, including worker’s compensation.
• Experience working in a high-growth environment on a team supporting employees distributed across the U.S.
• Demonstrated success in developing, drafting, and updating SHE policies.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Cafes, Production, Operations, and People.
• Last but not least, a deep love for great coffee, food, and exceptional customer experience.
Benefits:
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
• Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
• Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
• 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
• 2 free drinks during shifts for cafe team members
• Flexible spending account & commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Benefits Information