Safety Manager
About The Position
Keller Logistics Group is seeking an experienced safety and compliance professional to support its multi-site network of food-grade warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing operations throughout the Midwest. The position is remote-based, with 30–50% travel and regular time spent at facilities working with site leadership and frontline teams. The role leads safety, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives, combining OSHA knowledge with hands-on experience supporting food safety programs and managing audits. The position works in an active warehouse environment and requires frequent movement and material handling. Candidates must be able to lift up to 75 pounds independently or with assistance, work around powered equipment, wear required personal protective equipment, and work in varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, fumes, and odors. Keller Logistics Group is an asset-based third-party logistics provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. Its culture emphasizes accountability, teamwork, transparency, continuous improvement, and safety.
Requirements
- 5+ years of safety, compliance, EHS, quality, or operational leadership experience in food-grade warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or related environments.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
- Experience supporting or leading SQF certification programs.
- Experience preparing for and responding to AIB audits.
- Experience managing safety and compliance across multiple facilities.
- Strong communication, training, coaching, and leadership skills.
- Ability to build relationships and influence operational leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while supporting multiple locations.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds independently or with assistance, work around powered equipment, wear required personal protective equipment, and work in varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, fumes, and odors.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- OSHA 30 certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain OSHA compliance programs across multiple facilities.
- Conduct safety audits, facility inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
- Travel regularly to operational sites and maintain a visible presence with leadership and frontline teams.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up.
- Support and maintain readiness for SQF, AIB, customer, regulatory, and insurance audits.
- Develop and deliver safety and compliance training programs across multiple locations.
- Standardize safety and compliance practices across facilities.
- Track and analyze safety KPIs, audit findings, corrective actions, injury trends, and compliance metrics.
- Partner with operations leadership to improve safety culture, engagement, and accountability.
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement solutions to reduce risk and strengthen compliance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Savings Account and dependent care Flexible Spending Account options.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Virtual doctor visits.
- Paid time off.
- Additional voluntary benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
