Safety & Risk Manger

Pathmark Transportation•Memphis, TN

4d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Pathmark Transportation is hiring a Safety & Risk Manager to own workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management across warehouse and transportation operations. The role is responsible for keeping employees safe, maintaining OSHA compliance, and managing insurance and workers’ compensation programs. The position manages commercial insurance coverage and renewals, workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs, incident investigations, and safety reporting. It develops and maintains safety programs across warehouses, cross-docks, and yards; conducts inspections and hazard assessments; oversees written safety programs; and partners with site leaders to integrate safety into daily operations. The role also manages OSHA records and inspection responses, coordinates on applicable DOT/FMCSA requirements, delivers safety training, and promotes employee reporting of hazards and near misses. The work is split between an office and warehouse floor, with regular exposure to active warehouse environments, noise, temperature extremes, and moving equipment. The employee must be able to walk large facilities, climb stairs and ladders, and wear required PPE. Occasional after-hours response to serious incidents is expected. Travel to company sites is required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, risk management, industrial engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience with commercial insurance lines, including general liability, auto, property, cargo, and umbrella, and the renewal process.
At least 5 years of safety experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing, including at least 2 years in a management or program-owner role.
Working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards and recordkeeping, with direct experience supporting or managing an OSHA inspection.
Hands-on experience managing workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry card or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
Ability to travel to company sites as needed.
Ability to walk large facilities, climb stairs and ladders, and wear required PPE.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
Ability to translate regulations into practical floor-level procedures and influence frontline associates, supervisors, and executives.
Ability to analyze loss data, claim trends, and leading indicators; communicate clearly in writing and to groups; and remain calm and organized during incidents, inspections, and claims disputes.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST).
Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation.
Experience in a multi-site or 3PL environment.
Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations for fleet operations.
Certified forklift trainer or experience running a powered industrial truck training program.
Experience with safety management or EHS software, such as incident tracking, training records, or inspections.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Identify, assess, and prioritize operational, property, liability, and cargo risks.
Manage commercial insurance programs with brokers and carriers, including general liability, auto/fleet, property, cargo, umbrella/excess, and warehouse legal liability.
Lead annual insurance renewals, prepare underwriting submissions, review coverage terms and limits, and recommend program structures and deductibles.
Review customer and vendor contracts for indemnification, insurance requirements, and certificates of insurance.
Track total cost of risk and report trends to leadership.
Manage workers’ compensation claims from initial injury report through claim closure, partnering with carriers and adjusters to control costs.
Run return-to-work and modified-duty programs; monitor EMR, loss runs, and reserves; and develop strategies to reduce claim frequency and severity.
Lead root-cause investigations for injuries, near misses, and property damage; track corrective actions and share lessons learned across sites.
Report safety KPIs, including TRIR, DART, lost-time rate, near-miss reporting, and EMR, to leadership monthly.
Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs across warehouses, cross-docks, and yards.
Conduct site inspections and hazard assessments covering powered industrial trucks, racking, conveyors, dock doors and trailer restraints, loading and unloading, and pedestrian traffic flow.
Build and enforce written programs for lockout/tagout, hazard communication, PPE, emergency action and fire prevention, heat illness prevention, and ergonomics.
Partner with site leaders to incorporate safety into daily operations through huddles, job safety analyses, and safety committees.
Ensure compliance with OSHA general industry standards and applicable state-plan requirements.
Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 records and submit electronic injury data as required.
Serve as the primary contact during OSHA inspections and manage citations, abatement, and corrective action plans.
Coordinate with fleet or transportation leaders on DOT/FMCSA safety requirements where warehouse and transportation operations intersect.
Deliver and track required safety training, including new-hire orientation, forklift operator certification, and annual refreshers.
Coach supervisors and managers on safety leadership and accountability.
Promote a reporting culture in which employees can raise hazards and near misses without fear of retaliation.