Safety Manager

Core-Mark; Elizabeth, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; 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 is seeking a Safety Manager to develop and administer environmental, fleet safety and occupational safety programs, ensuring legal compliance and a safe workplace.

The role will manage claims, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement in safety policies, with focus on reducing incidents and losses within a large food service distribution network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5–7 years of related experience and 6 months–1 year of supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and occupational health practices; DOT/FMCSA knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental, fleet safety, and occupational health programs.
• Ensure legal compliance and create a safe working environment.
• Manage claims related to property, casualty, auto liability, and general liability.
• Deliver safety training within budgetary guidelines and reduce OSHA incidents.
• Improve safety policies and monitor programs for effectiveness.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Safety program delivery

Training

Policy development

Public/customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field

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 may include, but not limited to:

• 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

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.