Safety Director - Bilingual in Korean NJ

We are seeking an experienced Safety Director to oversee and enforce site safety protocols during the installation of automated systems, including AGVs, VNA racks, and fulfillment center equipment, in factories and warehouses. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations, mitigates risks, and fosters a culture of workplace safety.

Main Responsibilities:  

• Team Leadership & People Management: Lead and manage a team of safety professionals; provide clear direction, performance feedback, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in safety practices.
• Strategic Safety Oversight: Oversee site safety strategy and ensure alignment with corporate safety goals during equipment installation and operations.
• Risk Management Leadership: Ensure overall compliance with OSHA, local safety codes, and company-wide safety policies across all sites.
• Incident Oversight: Supervise serious incident or near-miss investigations conducted by team members; validate findings and lead implementation of systemic corrective actions.
• Safety Training & Awareness: Provide ongoing safety training for workers and subcontractors.
• Emergency Preparedness Oversight: Approve emergency response strategies and ensure teams are conducting regular drills across locations.
• Contractor Safety Governance: Set contractor safety standards and review overall adherence across sites.
• Reporting & Safety Metrics Management: Oversee safety reporting systems, analyze trends, and present strategic recommendations to leadership.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Required  OSHA 30/OSHA 510
• Minimum 5 years of experience in workplace safety, preferably in manufacturing or warehouse automation.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety codes, and risk management principles.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills with the ability to enforce safety policies effectively.
• Experience implementing safety programs in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and align cross-functional teams—including operations, contractors, and site leadership—toward shared safety objectives.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in safety management (e.g., CSP, CHST, OSHA 30/OSHA 510).
• Familiarity with automation technologies (Racks, AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, robotic systems).
• Ability to control the entire process of transporting, installing and commissioning heavy goods in factories or warehouses.
• Willingness and ability to go on frequent business trips to work at various sites in the United States.

Fluent in Korean and English

About the Benefits (Full-Time Employees):

• Pay: The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000.
           A wide range of factors are utilized in compensation decisions, including but not limited to,
           experience, skill-sets, job-related knowledge, geographic market, and other key
           qualifications based on business needs.
• Bonus: This position is bonus eligible
• Healthcare: At no-cost premiums for you and eligible dependent (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• 401(k): Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Additional Perks: complimentary lunch on-site or lunch earning, phone stipend, Company's products discounts, service awards, educational support, etc.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.