Regional Safety Manager

The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading the company's safety strategy across multiple distribution centers, warehouses, and logistics operations within an assigned region. This role partners closely with operations leadership to create a proactive safety culture focused on injury prevention, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. The Regional Safety Manager will drive consistency across locations, ensure safe material handling practices, and reduce risk in fast-paced warehouse environments. This position plays a key role in ensuring employees, contractors, and visitors operate safely while supporting productivity and business growth. Safety Strategy & Culture Develop and implement a comprehensive safety program across distribution centers and warehouse operations Build a strong safety culture focused on accountability, ownership, and prevention across assigned locations Partner with Operations, Transportation, and Facility leadership to integrate safety into daily operations Establish company-wide safety standards and best practices for warehouse operations Lead safety initiatives including behavioral-based safety and employee engagement programs Warehouse & Distribution Safety Ensure safe material handling, including forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and lifting equipment Develop safety procedures for loading, unloading, picking, packing, and shipping operations Implement warehouse traffic management and pedestrian safety programs Ensure proper storage, stacking, and handling of materials Partner with operations to improve ergonomics and reduce repetitive motion injuries Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations across assigned locations Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and training documentation Conduct facility safety audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolution Manage contractor and visitor safety requirements Incident Management & Prevention Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning Track injury trends and develop proactive prevention strategies across locations Manage near‑miss reporting and improvement initiatives Support workers' compensation management and return‑to‑work programs Drive continuous improvement to reduce recordable injuries and lost time incidents Training & Employee Engagement Develop and deliver safety training programs for warehouse employees, supervisors, and site leaders Lead forklift certification and material handling safety training Conduct new hire safety orientation for warehouse and operations employees Facilitate toolbox talks and ongoing safety communications Establish and support site‑level safety committees Reporting & Analytics Track and report key safety metrics, including: Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) Near Miss Reporting Safety Observations Training Completion Provide daily, weekly, monthly safety performance updates to leadership Identify trends and recommend improvement initiatives Multi‑Site Support & Travel Conduct regular visits to distribution centers and warehouse locations within the assigned region Partner with site leadership on safety improvements, audits, and corrective action follow‑up Participate in operational reviews and leadership meetings Support new facility openings, expansions, and operational changes Travel required, with a minimum of 25% Requirements Required Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of safety leadership experience in distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and warehouse safety best practices Experience supporting multi‑site or regional operations Experience with forklift safety and material handling environments Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to influence and drive cultural change across multiple locations Preferred CSP, ASP, or other safety certification Experience in distribution or building materials industry Experience building safety programs across multiple warehouse locations Bilingual (Spanish) preferred Work Environment Minimum 25% travel to distribution centers and warehouse locations within the assigned region Warehouse and industrial environment Exposure to material handling equipment and operational environments Walking facilities, climbing stairs, and conducting inspections required Committed to supporting weekend work when needed PGS is a leading tile distributor focused on operational excellence, customer service, and employee safety. We are committed to building a strong safety culture where every employee goes home safely each day. PGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Happy Floors, LLC.