Safety & Risk Manger

Pathmark Transportation•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Pathmark Transportation is hiring a Safety & Risk Manager to oversee workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management across warehouse and transportation operations. The role is responsible for protecting employees, maintaining OSHA compliance, and managing insurance and workers’ compensation programs. Work is split between an office and warehouse floor, with regular exposure to active warehouse conditions, noise, temperature extremes, and moving equipment. The role requires travel to company sites as needed and occasional after-hours response to serious incidents. The Safety & Risk Manager manages commercial insurance and operational risk, workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs, incident investigations, safety programs and training, and OSHA and applicable DOT/FMCSA compliance. The role partners with site leaders, brokers, carriers, adjusters, supervisors, and transportation leaders, and reports safety performance metrics to leadership. The position offers a salary range of $80,000–$100,000 based on experience, eligibility for a quarterly management bonus, health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) match, and PTO. Pathmark Transportation is an equal opportunity employer.

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 procedures, influence stakeholders, analyze loss and claims data, communicate clearly in writing and in groups, and stay 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) designation.
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 tools for incident tracking, training records, or inspections.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Identify, assess, and prioritize operational, property, liability, and cargo risks across the business.
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 by preparing underwriting submissions, reviewing coverage terms and limits, and recommending 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 cases from first report of injury through claim closure, partnering with carriers and adjusters to manage claims and control costs.
Run return-to-work and modified-duty programs to reduce lost time.
Monitor experience modification rate, loss runs, and reserves, and develop strategies to lower 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 the company safety program 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 safety programs, including lockout/tagout, hazard communication, PPE, emergency action and fire prevention, heat illness prevention, and ergonomics.
Partner with site leaders to embed safety in 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 injury and illness 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, and promote reporting of hazards and near misses without fear of retaliation.
Travel to company sites as needed and respond after hours to serious incidents when necessary.