Supply Chain Safety Manager

Position Mission:

The Corporate Safety Manager is responsible for supporting Corporate HSE program and systems. The Corporate Safety Manager will support the Director of Safety in continuously promote and maintain a proactive, collaborative compliance culture in the company while maintaining efficiency, safety, and the wellbeing of our employees. 

Position Performance Measures:

• Perform Quarterly site Safety Audit
• Conduct Annual Hazard Assessments
• Monthly review and analysis of loss runs and accident reports
• Conduct weekly housekeeping assessments
• Develop facility Job Safety Analysis
• Ensure monthly safety meetings are completed
• Ensure monthly safety meetings are held and minutes distributed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide active leadership and support to implement safety initiatives and projects.
• Promote a safety culture of compliance and commitment.
• In alignment with corporate programs, assist sites with reviewing, developing, and implementing company safety procedures and standards.
• Provide facilitation, consultation, and support to management teams on safety initiatives.
• Assist in preparing the departmental budget, monitor spending, and direct the team in cost-effective operation
• Perform job hazard assessments and recommend measures to control exposures, personal protective equipment (PPE), work practices changes, and engineering controls.
• Observe employees while engaged in work activities to recognize safe work habits and coach for improvement as needed. 
• Apply creative, constructive approaches to improve controls, processes, and procedures.
• In the event of an accident, ensure appropriate countermeasures are correctly identified to prevent reoccurrence utilizing a robust incident investigation process, including a 5-Why root cause analysis.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate compliance with program requirements.
• Interface with leadership and subject matter experts to identify and develop training content and materials.
• Provide support for completing quarterly safety audits, site inspections, and regulatory agency inspections.
• Audit recordkeeping practices and entries to ensure compliance with USAG standards and regulations.
• Assist with site-specific programs such as Hazardous Waste disposal, Hearing Conservation Programs, etc.  
• Provide support for significant safety emergency response incidents.
• Compile, analyze, interpret environmental, health, and safety misses, including OSHA Recordable accidents, loss, and exposure data
• Work with local operations management team on environmental, health, and safety incidents, ensuring that all reports and decisions are correctly made
• Communicate with the corporate office to ensure facility alignment with Company policies, procedures, and OSHA and other compliance regulations
• Partner with Human Resources to manage workers' compensation claims
• Participate in projects, support USAG safety needs, and other duties as assigned

What You’ll Do

Operations Safety Leadership

• Lead risk assessments and hazard identification (JHA/JSA) and ensure effective controls using the hierarchy of controls.
• Conduct inspections, safety walks, and targeted audits; drive corrective actions to completion and verify effectiveness.
• Lead incident/near-miss/property damage investigations using strong RCA methods (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone) and implement sustainable fixes.
• Support emergency preparedness, hazard communication, contractor safety, and safety committee engagement.
• Own safety and compliance outcomes for operations while partnering closely with Transportation/Fleet leaders.
• Build field-ready SOPs and written programs that make expectations easy to follow and easy to audit.
• Use data, audits, and observations to prevent injuries and fleet incidents before they happen.
• Contribute to technology-enabled safety (robotics/automation, EHS platforms, telematics) where applicable.

Fleet Safety & DOT Compliance

• Support and/or manage DOT/FMCSA compliance processes as applicable (driver qualification files, medical certification, onboarding/training, and required documentation).
• Support Hours of Service (HOS) compliance and ELD/non‑ELD processes where applicable; provide practical field guidance and training.
• Partner with Transportation/Fleet leaders and vendors to prepare for audits/inspections, respond to findings, and close corrective actions.
• Support post-incident processes, including reporting and testing workflows where applicable (drug & alcohol program coordination as required).

SOP & Written Program Development

• Develop, refresh, and maintain SOPs and written programs (e.g., PIT, LOTO, machine guarding, HazCom, fall protection, ergonomics/strain prevention, EAP).
• Create tools that work in the field—checklists, job aids, training outlines, and verification steps.
• Maintain document control: versioning, review cadence, approvals, and audit readiness.

Robotics/Automation & Technology (Plus)

• Partner with Engineering/Operations on risk assessments for automation, robotics, conveyors, and material handling systems.
• Support guarding, interlocks, safe access, and LOTO procedures for automated systems; help validate operator/maintenance training.
• Use technology to improve visibility (digital inspections, dashboards, EHS systems, telematics/camera insights) and drive action.

Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Track and communicate performance using leading and lagging indicators (TRIR/DART, severity, near misses, audit completion, corrective action closure, fleet incident trends).
• Prepare leadership-ready updates and recommend prioritized actions based on risk and data trends

Experience, Education, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Safety & Health, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment employing 250+ employees preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations.
• Basic understanding of DOT requirements.