Safety Supervisor

Location: Liberia, Costa Rica

With nearly 140 years of history, The Coca-Cola Company continues to evolve through innovation, technology, and people. Our newest manufacturing facility in Liberia, Costa Rica represents the future of our network-an Industry 4.0 operation where advanced engineering, digital systems, and safety by design are integral to how we work.

We are seeking a Safety Manager to lead a high-performance safety culture, partnering with plant leaders to bring our belief that 'Zero is Possible' to life. This role blends technical depth with strategic leadership-driving risk-based decision making, robust management systems, and disciplined execution in a complex manufacturing environment.

The role requires a leader who can translate technical standards, data, and systems into practical, high-impact solutions on the shop floor. You will collaborate across functions, leverage internal and external best practices, and continuously strengthen how safety performance is designed, measured, and sustained.

If you are passionate about advancing safety through technology, engineering excellence, and leadership influence, and want to make a real difference in a world-class, future-ready manufacturing site, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

What you'll do for us:

• Continuously maintain and improve the Occupational Safety and Health Management System in compliance with ISO 45001, corporate requirements, and local regulations.
• Assess and periodically update risk assessments, ensuring regulatory and corporatecompliance and effective corrective action plans.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the annual safety program and Occupational Safety business plan.
• Lead internal audits, ensure readiness for external audits and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety inspections, procedures, standard work instructions, and robust management of change with a safety-by-design approach.
• Deliver and coordinate general and technical safety training for employees, contractors, and temporary personnel.
• Measure, analyze, and report safety performance, using data and trend analysis for prevention and predictive strategies.
• Develop and coordinate emergency response, injury and illness prevention programs, incident investigations, and engagement with external emergency services.
• Manage the safety budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers.
• Advise senior management on fire prevention and protection, PPE selection and use, hazard exposure, and safety compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture, effective communication, internal and external collaboration, process standardization, benchmarking, and best-practice sharing.
• Contribute to the development, integration, and continuous improvement of the CPS QSE Management System, and perform additional related duties as required.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Bachelor's/Master's degree, in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant technical area.

7+ years in Safety experience, with preference in managing teams and workplace safety. Experience in Food & beverage manufacturing plants is a plus.

Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Project management knowledge and experience.

Move or live in Liberia Guanacaste 100% non-negotiable.

Functional Functional Expertise in Occupational Health Safety and Security ISO 45001, safety and security risk assessment, regulations, OHS corporate requirements, human and organizational performance, safety engineering controls, ergonomics, chemical risk, industrial hygiene, work at height, confined space, fire protection, contractor management, fleet safety, machinery safety, security technologies, internal audit skills, problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking.

*Management Expertise: Strong experience in technical team leadership role collaborating and managing teamwork, good communication and presentation skills for all personnel levels. Ability to interact with cultural differences between global regions.

What we can do for you

Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.

Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.

Community of Belonging: We're an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

Location(s):
Costa Rica

City/Cities:
Liberia

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
Yes

Job Posting End Date:
April 25, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Client-provided location(s): Liberia, Costa Rica

Job ID: cocacola-151800101

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-16T23:32:12