Manager of Corporate Safety and Worker's Comp

H&S Family of Bakeries•Baltimore, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the H&S Family of Bakeries – the team behind H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. – the largest family-owned variety baker in the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we operate a network of 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers across the country to deliver fresh, high-quality baked goods nationwide, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities to name a few. We’re passionate about innovation in manufacturing and distribution, leading the way in the industrial baking industry, while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed. Our Core Beliefs: Be Well, Work Well | Create an Experience | Life-long Learning | Do the Right Thing

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on safety and risk management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in occupational health & safety, risk management, environmental health and safety (EHS), or related discipline.
Extensive knowledge of OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards.
Demonstrated success designing, executing, and evaluating safety interventions, programs, and risk mitigation strategies across all plant (bakery) locations.
Proven ability to develop and deliver effective safety training.
Strong skills in data analysis, risk assessment, policy development, and safety reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence employees at all levels.
Ability to connect safety goals to business objectives while executing as a hands-on, operational leader.
Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-directed on initiatives from inception to post-implementation evaluation.
High level of emotional intelligence and consultative skill.
Able to assess an organization’s current safety posture and develop actionable strategies to make measurable improvements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, risk management, environmental health and safety (EHS), or related discipline.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures that align with company goals and regulatory requirements.
Champion a culture of safety by enforcing policies and leading proactive safety initiatives across all plant locations.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, and codes, including OSHA standards.
Maintain required safety documentation, including recordkeeping and reporting.
Conduct regular plant safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to evaluate compliance, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
Investigate workplace incidents and accidents; analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive measures.
Support and guide safety committees and provide technical expertise.
Identify and drive opportunities to reduce workplace injuries, accidents, and occupational health risks through data-driven analysis and tailored interventions.
Design, deliver, and continuously improve employee training programs on safety standards, procedures, and prevention strategies.
Evaluate industrial bakery equipment, facility layouts, and workstations for safety and ergonomic improvements.
Develop safety-related policies, procedures, and reports to support ongoing risk mitigation and compliance.
Track and report safety metrics, incident trends, and program outcomes to leadership.