Safety Manager

LHH; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Safety Manager for a growing 3PL organization to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment.

This role partners with operations leadership to promote a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce incidents, and implement proactive safety programs. The ideal candidate has OSHA expertise and CSP/ASP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field.
• 5+ years of safety leadership in warehouse/logistics/3PL.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and risk management practices.
• Experience with incident investigations and audits.
• Proven ability to implement proactive safety programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and training skills.
• CSP/ASP or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage safety policies across warehouse operations.
• Partner with operations to foster a safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations.
• Develop fleet safety programs meeting DOT/FMCSA standards.
• Monitor driver qualification files and MVRs.
• Conduct facility safety audits and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Track safety metrics and provide reporting.
• Deliver safety training for staff and management.
• Coordinate with HR on return-to-work and accommodations.
• Oversee emergency response planning.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Training & development

Data-driven safety management

Communication

Return-to-work programs

Certification CSP/ASP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

Job description

Safety Manager - Warehouse Operations and Fleet

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Safety Manager for a growing Third-Party Logistics (3PL) organization. T his position will serve as the leader for all environmental, health, and safety initiatives within a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment. The Safety Manager will partner closely with operations leadership to promote a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace incidents, and implement proactive safety programs. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting warehouse, distribution, logistics, or transportation operations and possess a strong understanding of OSHA regulations, risk management, and employee safety training.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage safety policies, programs, and procedures across warehouse and distribution operations.
• Partner with operations leadership to foster a strong safety culture focused on employee engagement and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA requirements.
• Develop and manage fleet safety programs to ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA and company transportation safety standards.
• Monitor driver qualification files, motor vehicle records (MVRs), and safety performance to ensure regulatroy compliance.
• Conduct regular facility safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and follow-up activities.
• Track and analyze safety performance metrics, including incident rates, near misses, and workers' compensation trends.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for warehouse associates, supervisors, and management teams.
• Oversee new hire safety orientation programs and ongoing employee safety education initiatives.
• Manage emergency response planning, evacuation procedures, and business continuity preparedness activities.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Operations teams regarding workplace injuries, return-to-work programs, and employee accommodations.
• Ensure proper safety practices related to powered industrial equipment, material handling, dock operations, and warehouse traffic management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing risk, improving safety performance, and enhancing operational compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of safety leadership experience within a warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, or 3PL environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, and risk management practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, hazard assessments, and compliance audits.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement proactive safety programs that reduce workplace incidents.
• Strong presentation and training skills with the ability to engage employees at all organizational levels.
• Experience managing workers' compensation, injury prevention, and return-to-work programs preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to safety management.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or similar certification is strongly preferred.

Salary:

$75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.