Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Bernicks; Minnesota; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in beverage distribution seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to develop and implement safety programs ensuring compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations. This strategic role involves driving a proactive safety culture, managing risks, and enhancing operational resilience across all locations.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan eligibility

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years previous experience.
• Distribution and/or Manufacturing experience is desired.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and oversight of health and safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, and DOT standards.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective action plans.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Occupational Health

Emergency Preparedness

Risk Management

Education

Associate's Degree in EHS

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Occupational Safety & Health Certification

Job description

We are a family - owned company and we are a wholesale distributor of Pepsi products, beverages, fountain drinks, beer, vending products, and food services in central MN and we stern WI. As part of our team, you help us create an experience that makes customers say , “Bernick’s is our preferred partner!”

Job Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager is a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and advancing a comprehensive health, safety, and regulatory compliance program across the organization. This role ensures full adherence to Federal and State OSHA regulations, and Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. Serving as a subject matter expert in occupational health, Worker’s Compensation, emergency preparedness, and DOT compliance, the manager drives a proactive safety culture, minimizes risk, and enhances operational resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the organization's health and safety programs with a focus on employee well-being, operational compliance, and regulatory alignment.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, and DOT standards across all operational locations.
• Coordinate and oversee all health and safety initiatives, engaging leadership and cross-functional teams to drive adoption.
• Represent the organization during OSHA inspections or other official regulatory site visits.
• Ensure company-wide compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, and state regulations governing commercial beverage delivery operations.
• Serve as the primary DOT compliance resource for transportation supervisors, warehouse leadership, and delivery teams.
• Maintain driver qualification files, monitor hours-of-service using JJ Keller systems, and manage random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Lead DOT audit preparedness and coordinate responses to inspections or compliance reviews by federal or state agencies.
• Investigate accidents and violations, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrective action plans to improve safety.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive emergency preparedness programs including fire prevention, tornado safety, and workplace violence response.
• Administer and monitor workers' compensation programs, including case management, claim approvals, and coordination with third-party administrators.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years previous experience
• Distribution and/or Manufacturing experience is desired
• Minimum of Associate's Degree in EHS
• (Required) Valid Driver’s License
• (Preferred) Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Occupational Safety & Health Certified

Base Compensation:

$75K-$100K/yr.

Potential Other Compensation (based on position eligibility):

Potential Benefits (based on position eligibility):

Various paid-time-off, retirement, and/or health & welfare plan eligibility (including health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, pet, various supplemental, etc.), tuition reimbursement, etc.

Bernick’s is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.