Safety Manager

Breakthru Beverage Group•Middle River, MD

16d•$70,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Safety Manager who can build a strong, accountable safety culture across a fast-paced beverage distribution operation supporting a 175-person operations team and 200-person sales organization. This role is far more than compliance administration — we need a hands-on leader who can influence behavior, coach leaders, and drive safety ownership at every level of the business. The ideal candidate brings strong OSHA and DOT fleet safety experience, but more importantly knows how to engage teams and create lasting operational discipline. This individual will lead incident investigations with a focus on meaningful root cause analysis and practical corrective actions that prevent repeat issues. Success in this role requires credibility in the field, strong relationship-building skills, and the confidence to challenge unsafe behaviors while partnering closely with operations leadership. If you are energized by improving performance, developing people, and making safety part of how the business operates every day, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and/or security of a business
Work experience implementing safety programs in fleet / operations environment
Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
Analytic and Reporting skills
Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Nice To Haves

strong OSHA and DOT fleet safety experience

Responsibilities

Identify local operations and sales leaders for the local safety committee in the state.
Train each team member on safety responsibility.
Conducts monthly Safety Committee Meetings.
Coordinates and conducts monthly safety meetings for each division.
Creates process to assigns safety training programs to the state for DOT and OSHA compliance.
Files and manages workers compensation claims for the state, required to know and comply with all state regulations and ensure compliance with federal laws interacting with WC law such as FMLA and ADA.
Conducts Accident Investigations.
Keeps a current OSHA 300 log thru out the year.
Files the OSHA 300A report for each house at end of year.
Partner with WC insurance adjusters, HR, Legal to reduce financial impact of claims and return associates to work.
Conducts quarterly reviews with the insurance vendor.
Files property, bodily injury and vehicle claims with insurance company for accidents with BBG vehicles.
Responsible to coordinate insurance liability program in the state to make sure all associates in driving positions have appropriate coverage.
Monitors MVR records of all associates in driving positions for violations, suspensions, revoked license, etc.
Files property damage claims for Company Buildings and surrounding property.
Responsible to educate Transportation leaders on DOT reporting requirements and ensure systems are in place for DOT compliance.
Conducts a monthly review to assess DOT audit risk, puts plans in place to correct any risks identified and trains leaders.
Responsible to monitor Green Roads program and confirm unacceptable driving is addressed consistently.
Registers for several Safety Webinars throughout the year to keep up to date on DOT compliance.
Implement processes in the state to comply with annual OSHA training requirements.
Ensure all markets are complying with the requirements and following the established processes.
Partner with leaders on OSHA investigations and respond to OSHA requests in the state.
Conducts quarterly warehouse inspections, identifies potential issues and plans corrective action with leadership.
Creates a first responder program, with CPR and first aid classes.
Registers for several Webinars throughout the year to keep up to date on OSHA Compliance.
Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.