Safety Manager

Performance Food Group (New); Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is looking for a Safety Manager in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The role involves developing and managing safety programs while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with 4-6 years of occupational safety management experience. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in the foodservice industry. The company offers competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in occupational safety and health management.
• Experience in the foodservice industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety programs and conduct necessary training.
• Decrease OSHA recordable incidents.
• Monitor and improve safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Occupational safety management

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in related area

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 Administration (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 related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years Occupational safety and health management or related area

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in Human Resources, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety and Health or related area
• 6-10 years Occupational safety and health management or related area within foodservice industry
• 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.