Manager, Safety & Security

Breakthru Beverage Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking a Market Safety and Security Manager to lead safety initiatives at the market level, partnering with operations, sales, and HR to establish a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance across warehouses, delivery, sales, and merchandising.

You will drive injury and incident prevention, incident response, and investigations, ensure OSHA & DOT compliance, provide training, and oversee emergency preparedness with a hands-on, results-oriented approach in a

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors in Occupational Safety, Health, or related field.
• 5+ years of safety experience in an industrial/warehouse environment.
• OSHA/DOT regulatory experience and injury prevention focus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• MS Office and presentation software proficiency.
• Ability to lead in a matrix structure and drive safety through others.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate injury and incident prevention programs.
• Coordinate monthly safety committee meetings.
• Coach leaders on safety leadership, regulatory responsibilities.
• Develop, implement, and reinforce standard safety policies and procedures.
• Facilitate incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Document safety incidents and follow-up actions.
• Conduct on-site and off-site safety walks to identify risks.
• Train operations and sales leaders as safety champions.
• Oversee OSHA, DOT, and EPA compliance programs.
• Coordinate reporting for incidents and near misses.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and insurers on claims and return-to-work processes.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Analytical & reporting skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking / time management

Matrix leadership

Regulatory awareness

Risk awareness

Education

Associates/Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety, Health or related field

Tools

MS Office

Presentation software

Job description

Are you a current Associate? To be considered, you must submit your application through the internal Career Portal (Jobs Hub). Click here to access.Time Type:Full timeRemote Type:Job Family Group:Market OperationsJob Description Summary:The Market Safety and Security Manager leads the execution of the company’s safety strategy at the market level, implementing corporate programs and developing local programs into practical, clearly defined processes and actions that protect associates and prevent workplace injuries. This role partners with operations, sales, HR, and other market and function leaders to drive strong safety practices and culture through proactive risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Safety and Security Manager oversees injury and incident prevention, incident response and investigations, OSHA & DOT compliance, training, and emergency preparedness across warehouse, delivery, sales, and merchandising functions. This position is accountable for measurable improvement in market safety key performance indicators. Success in this role requires strong influence, operational partnership, and a hands-on approach, to sustaining safe, efficient, and compliant environments.Job Description:Job Responsibilities:Lead and Facilitate Injury and Incident Prevention ProgramsCoordinate and support monthly safety committee meetingsCoach committee members and people leaders on safety leadership, best practices, and regulatory responsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and reinforce standard safety and security policies and proceduresFacilitate incident reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action planningEnsure accurate documentation of all security and safety-related incidents and follow-up actionsConduct regular on-site and off-site safety and security walks and observations to proactively identify risksTrain and empower operations and sales leaders to serve as effective safety and security championsConduct and monitor weekly warehouse and driver safety observations to proactively identify unsafe acts and conditionsIncident Management (Accidents, Injuries, Near Misses)Coach Supervisors to lead and facilitate incident investigations, ensuring thorough evidence gathering and root cause analysisCoordinate timely internal and external reporting for all safety incidents and near missesCollaborate with operations leaders to investigate and address vehicle-related incidents involving bodily harmCollaborate with operations leaders to implement corrective and preventive measures to reduce incident recurrencePartner with workers’ compensation insurers, HR, Legal, and Operations to determine work-relatedness, minimize claim impact, and support return-to-work effortsFacilitate monthly market leadership incident reviews to align on trends, return to work plans, and improvement opportunitiesLead and Facilitate Security and Loss Prevention initiativesPartnering with Operations and Sales Managers, Human Resources, etc.Oversee and maintain security systems, including cameras, alarms, access control systems and badging.Manage relationships and performance of onsite security vendors to ensure effective operations.Oversee security protocols, policies, and procedures to protect staff, property, and assets.Collaborate with local management and stakeholders to resolve security concerns effectively.Delegate secondary Security on-site for back-up (Warehouse Manager or Executive Admin to assist)Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA)Lead implementation and ongoing management of OSHA compliance programs, including required training and inspectionsEnsure readiness for regulatory audits, investigations, and emergency response activitiesMaintain accurate OSHA 300/300A logs in partnership with HR and third-party providersMonitor training completion and partner with leaders to address compliance gapsCollaborate with transportation and HR teams to ensure DOT compliance (training, documentation, reporting)Coordinate EPA compliance efforts by working with internal and external subject matter expertsCommunication & Presentation –Develop and deliver clear, consistent EHS communications, training materials, and awareness campaignsAlign safety and security messaging with operational priorities to strengthen engagement and ownershipPresent key safety metrics, trends, and initiatives to cross-functional teams and leadershipPromote a culture of safety through visible leadership communication and reinforcementOther duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.Minimum Qualifications:Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health or related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of 5 years of safety experience in an industrial, warehouse, or wholesale/distribution environmentThis role is fully onsite and requires in-market presence. It is not a hybrid position.Demonstrated success implementing OSHA-compliant injury prevention programs in similar operational settingsProficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation softwareMust be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skillsProven ability to lead through a matrix structure and operationalize safety, health, and environmental programsAbility to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlinesAnalytic and Reporting skillsUtilize sound judgement and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environmentPreferred Qualifications:Experience implementing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention strategiesBackground in managing safety for driving and delivery operations, including offsite/mobile workersFamiliarity with behavior-based safety systems and employee engagement programsExperience developing or supporting driver safety, defensive driving, and/or DOT compliance initiativesProfessional certifications such as OSHA 30, ASP (Associate Safety Professional), or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) are strongly preferredPhysical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephoneOccasional carrying, overhead reaching and lifting of 15 pounds to perform various dutiesOccasional immediate reaching to perform various office dutiesOccasional Climb StairsThis job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.--Breakthru Beverage Group 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.