Safety & Security Manager - MD & DC

Breakthru Beverage Group•Middle River, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Breakthru Beverage Group is hiring a Safety & Security Manager to lead regional safety, security, injury-prevention, incident-management, and regulatory-compliance initiatives across Maryland and Washington, DC. The position protects people, property, and assets; reduces workplace injuries; leads incident investigations and corrective actions; and ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA requirements. The role partners with operations, sales, HR, Legal, transportation teams, insurers, vendors, and other stakeholders to strengthen safety and security practices. This position is fully onsite and requires in-market presence; it is not hybrid. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with flexibility to support occasional night-shift operations as business needs require. The stated salary range is $80,000–$115,000 annually, with a 15% annual bonus opportunity.

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.
Proficiency with PCs, MS Office, and other computer programs, including presentation software.
Strong verbal and written communication, 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 as part of 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.
Ability to work fully onsite and maintain an in-market presence.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention strategies.
Background managing safety for driving and delivery operations, including offsite or 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); these are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate injury- and incident-prevention programs, including monthly safety committee meetings.
Coach safety committee members, people leaders, and supervisors on safety leadership, best practices, regulatory responsibilities, and incident investigations.
Develop, implement, and reinforce standard safety and security policies and procedures.
Facilitate incident reviews, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action planning; ensure incidents and follow-up actions are documented accurately.
Conduct on-site and off-site safety and security walks and observations, including weekly warehouse and driver safety observations.
Train and empower operations and sales leaders to serve as safety and security champions.
Coordinate timely internal and external reporting of safety incidents and near misses.
Collaborate with operations leaders to investigate vehicle incidents involving bodily harm and implement corrective and preventive measures.
Partner with workers’ compensation insurers, HR, Legal, and Operations to determine work-relatedness, minimize claim impact, and support return-to-work efforts.
Facilitate monthly market leadership incident reviews to discuss trends, return-to-work plans, and improvement opportunities.
Lead security and loss-prevention initiatives in partnership with Operations, Sales, Human Resources, and other teams.
Oversee security systems, including cameras, alarms, access-control systems, and badging; manage onsite security vendor relationships and performance.
Oversee security protocols and collaborate with local management and stakeholders to resolve security concerns.
Delegate secondary onsite security coverage for backup to a Warehouse Manager or Executive Admin.
Implement and manage OSHA compliance programs, including required training and inspections; maintain readiness for audits, investigations, and emergency response.
Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs in partnership with HR and third-party providers, monitor training completion, and address compliance gaps with leaders.
Collaborate with transportation and HR teams to ensure DOT compliance, including training, documentation, and reporting.
Coordinate EPA compliance efforts with internal and external subject-matter experts.
Develop and deliver EHS communications, training materials, and awareness campaigns; present safety metrics, trends, and initiatives to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership communication and reinforcement.
Perform other duties as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor.