Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Little Caesar Enterprises; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the food service industry as a Safety Manager. You will oversee safety programs, ensure compliance with regulations, and promote a culture of safety. This role requires extensive travel and the ability to work non-traditional hours. Bring your expertise in safety management and training development to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in food service distribution or safety management.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety programs and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop training programs and monitor safety trends.
• Lead safety initiatives and facilitate training for colleagues.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Training Development

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Security Management

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytical Tools

Job description

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future

Imagine working for a company that measures its success based on the growth of its colleagues—a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.

Your Mission:

Responsible for overseeing safety programs, including planning, communication, training, and monitoring to ensure the safety of all distribution personnel and visitors from physical hazards. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and handle all reporting requirements. Assist management with developing and executing training programs and action plans. Design, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to detect and minimize internal theft under the Director of Security. Handle confidential information with autonomy and discretion.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

1. Develop tactical plans aligned with safety/security and business strategies.
2. Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as OSHA, EPA, NDPA, LEPC, and SARA/SARA III, and communicate changes effectively.
3. Investigate compliance issues, document findings, and recommend preventative measures.
4. Coordinate with regulatory agencies and serve as the point of contact during inspections and violations.
5. Lead safety programs including Ammonia Safety, Lock-out-Tag-out, Confined Space, and others.
6. Develop performance metrics, track safety trends, and report findings.
7. Promote a safety culture focused on injury prevention.
8. Facilitate training for colleagues, supervisors, and new hires, ensuring documentation and compliance.
9. Maintain safety records, analyze data, and produce reports.
10. Design policies to minimize internal theft.
11. Communicate safety and security information effectively across the organization.
12. Maintain accessible safety documentation and participate in cross-functional teams.
13. Perform other related functions as needed.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Science, Engineering, Business Security Management, or Criminal Justice.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in food service distribution, loss prevention, safety management, or public safety enforcement.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory agencies and compliance, including OSHA, EPA, NDPA, LEPC, SARA/SARA III.
• Experience managing inspections, violations, and corrective actions.
• Experience with safety analysis, accident prevention, and investigations.
• Proficient in developing and delivering training programs.
• Knowledge of security systems installation and removal.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to train technical information effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and analytical tools.
• Ability to work weekends and non-traditional hours.
• Safety Professional Certification (CSP) preferred.
• Knowledge of DSD delivery, food security, and GFSI auditing beneficial.
• Proficiency in additional languages, especially Spanish, is a plus.

Where You’ll Work:

• Extensive travel (up to 75%) and availability for emergency contact 24/7.
• Exposure to plant conditions, including temperature and noise.
• Work hours include weekends and non-traditional schedules as needed.

Note: All items listed are illustrative, not comprehensive, and subject to change at Little Caesars' discretion.

Little Caesars Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations upon request. This company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify and Right to Work.