Safety Manager

Breakthru Beverage Group•Cicero, IL

26d•$79,800 - $108,150

About The Position

The Market Safety Manager leads execution of the company’s safety strategy at the market level. The role implements corporate programs and develops local programs into practical processes and actions that protect associates and prevent workplace injuries. The manager partners with operations, sales, HR, and other market and function leaders to promote safe practices and culture through risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Safety Manager oversees injury prevention, incident response and investigations, OSHA and DOT compliance, training, and emergency preparedness across warehouse, delivery, sales, and merchandising functions. The position is accountable for improving market safety key performance indicators and requires influence, operational partnership, and hands-on engagement in sustaining safe, efficient, and compliant environments.

Requirements

Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health, or a related field and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of safety experience in an industrial, warehouse, or wholesale/distribution environment.
Demonstrated success implementing OSHA-compliant injury prevention programs in similar operational settings.
Proficient PC skills, including MS Office and other computer programs such as presentation software.
Results-oriented professional with verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, discretion, and customer service skills.
Ability to lead through a matrix structure and operationalize safety, health, and environmental programs.
Ability to multitask, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
Analytical and reporting skills.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention strategies.
Background managing safety for driving and delivery operations, including offsite/mobile workers.
Familiarity with behavior-based safety systems and employee engagement programs.
Experience developing or supporting driver safety, defensive driving, and/or DOT compliance initiatives.
Professional certifications such as OSHA 30, ASP (Associate Safety Professional), or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate market-level injury prevention initiatives aligned with corporate safety strategy.
Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings and drive accountability and actionable outcomes.
Coach leaders and committee members on safety leadership, regulatory expectations, and best practices.
Develop, implement, and standardize safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
Lead incident reviews, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning, and ensure timely documentation and closure of follow-up actions.
Conduct routine safety walks, audits, and observations to identify and mitigate risks.
Build safety capabilities among operations and sales leaders and oversee weekly safety observations for warehouse and driver activities.
Guide supervisors through incident investigations, including evidence collection and root cause determination.
Ensure timely and accurate internal and external reporting of incidents and near misses.
Partner with operations to investigate and resolve vehicle-related incidents involving injury or damage.
Drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence.
Collaborate with HR, Legal, and insurance partners on work-relatedness assessments, claims, and return-to-work programs.
Lead monthly incident review meetings with leadership to identify trends, risks, and improvement actions.
Develop and deliver EHS communications, training materials, and awareness campaigns; align safety messaging with operational priorities.
Present safety metrics, trends, and initiatives to cross-functional teams and leadership, and reinforce a culture of safety.
Lead implementation and management of OSHA compliance programs, including required training and inspections.
Maintain readiness for regulatory audits, investigations, and emergency response activities.
Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs in partnership with HR and third-party providers.
Monitor training completion and work with leaders to address compliance gaps.
Collaborate with transportation and HR teams to ensure DOT compliance with training, documentation, and reporting.
Coordinate EPA compliance efforts with internal and external subject matter experts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor.