Safety Manager

WebstaurantStore

Hagerstown (MD)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

AT&T & Verizon Discount

Bonus Opportunities

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

WebstaurantStore is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee the health and safety program at the assigned location. The role will deploy the organization's EHS management system and strategy to drive continuous improvements while training and empowering employees to foster a strong safety culture.

This position requires knowledge of operations protocols and OSHA regulations, with 2-5+ years of safety experience. You will supervise safety staff and coordinate with leadership to meet safety goals.

Qualifications

2-5+ years of experience in safety management or related field.
Knowledge of safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Ability to lead and train staff in safety programs.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Willingness to work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Implement and sustain company-wide EHS management system and programs.
Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions.
Develop safety training programs and maintain records.
Ensure OSHA compliance and conduct safety audits.
Foster a positive safety culture and employee engagement.
Collaborate with leadership to meet safety objectives.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

No degree required

Job description

Job Summary

The Safety Manager oversees the health and safety program at the assigned WebstaurantStore location. This role will tacitly deploy the organization's EHS management system and overall strategy to drive continuous improvements. Train, develop, and empower employees to ensure high employee engagement and a positive safety culture. This position maintains extensive knowledge of the various operations protocols, EHS risks, and identifies areas for improved efficiencies. The Safety Manager supervises all Safety employees.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operational

Implement and sustain company–wide strategy to support EHS Management System, programs, goals at assigned facilities
Manage EHS risk through proactive analysis and use of injury prevention tools. Partner with assigned facility to create/maintain written injury prevention plans necessary to drive improvements.
Assist with the development and administration of companywide EHS initiatives, programs, and training as requested.
Lead Incident Investigation efforts ensuring root cause and sustainable corrective action is identified.
Maintain, develop, and update safety training programs, policies, and procedures. Provide training to employees and maintain records.
Ensure that all work is performed according to facility safety policies, regulatory guidelines, and best practices.
Complete regular inspections to ensure a hazard‑free workplace and OSHA compliance (including other regulatory agencies, such as DOT, FDA, NFPA, etc.).
Complete safety audits to ensure practices and procedures are relevant and up to date.
Provide guidance to management on matters relating to safety.
Lead and coordinate meetings and projects with warehouse safety committee.
Maintain high employee engagement and build a positive employee safety culture.
Oversee environmental programs; including but not limited to Hazardous waste, Stormwater, Tier 2 Reporting.
Ensure the timely completion of all employee performance reviews and provide frequent and constructive feedback to all team members in accordance with the Great Employees Only philosophy.
Interact with employees regularly to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations are followed.
Promptly complete all admin duties relating to employee management to the expected standard.

Leadership

Collaborate with the leadership team within the building to meet the needs of the DC and foster a team mentality.
Communicates effectively and partners with the DCGM and Leadership team at the assignee DC.
Creates development plans for employees to generate engagement and a leadership bench, with a focus on Team Leaders.
Maintain a high level of integrity and honesty, embodying the core values of the company and modeling them for our employees.
Serve as a leader not only for the assigned department, but for the entire distribution center, holding peers, managers and employees accountable to expectations.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.

Experience

2-5+ years of experience in safety management or related field.
Knowledge of safety policies and OSHA regulations

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Show initiative to work with minimal instruction and direction.
Exhibit analytical thinking and problem solving.
Display organizational ability, strong attention to detail
Manage conflicts effectively, with interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate others
Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

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