Safety Manager

Performance Food Group (New); Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group seeks a Safety & Occupational Health professional to develop and administer safety programs, ensuring legal compliance and a safe workplace. The role covers environmental health, fleet safety, and incident reduction across facilities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, train staff, and monitor policies to reduce injuries while aligning with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field.
• 5-7 years related experience and
• 6 months - 1 year supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety programs within budgetary guidelines.
• Decrease lost days from work and OSHA recordable incidents.
• Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and perform job duties accordingly.
• Develop interpersonal relationships to encourage openness and trust.
• Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers/vendors and coworkers.
• Improve safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor safety programs and implement changes necessary to ensure health and safety of associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Safety program

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Purpose

Responsible for developing, implementing and/or administering environmental, fleet safety and occupational health and safety programs to ensure applicable legal compliance and create and maintain a safe and secure working environment. Also responsible for facility security and disaster preparedness planning and effective management of claims (e.g., property and casualty - workers' compensation, auto liability and physical damage, and products/general liability). Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety programs within budgetary guidelines. Conduct safety training, as necessary.
• Decrease 'lost days from work' and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) recordable incidents.
• Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and perform job duties to effectively meet those needs.
• Develop interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.
• Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers/vendors and coworkers.
• Improve safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor safety programs and implement changes necessary to ensure the health and safety of our associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field
• 5 - 7 years related experience and
• 6 months - 1 year supervisory or management experience

Preferred qualifications

• 6-10 years Occupational safety and health management or related area within foodservice industry.
• Knowledge in DOT (Department of Transportation) & FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and / or related area.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.