Safety Manager - Missouri OpCo

Performance Foodservice; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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 Foodservice is seeking a Safety Manager to develop and implement environmental, fleet safety and occupational health programs. You will ensure compliance, plan security and disaster readiness, and manage related claims while working within a collaborative team to protect associates and customers. The role emphasizes training, policy improvement, and effective communication across departments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs within budgetary guidelines.
• Conduct safety training and reduce OSHA recordables and lost days.
• Foster customer, vendor and coworker relations while ensuring safety compliance.
• Improve safety policies, monitor programs and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage claims related to property, casualty, workers' compensation and liability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Safety program development

Training & instruction

OSHA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Customer/vendor relations

Education

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

Job description

• 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.

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 internal and external.
• 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

Required 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