Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Why Palmer Food Services?

We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company through excellent performance and by contributing to our company mission, vision, and values. We value each member of our diverse and talented team -  because at Palmer Food Services, our associates are our unfair advantage.

What We Value:

• Honesty & Integrity
• Service & Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Family & Community
• Dependability & Loyalty
• Compassion

Role and Responsibilities:

• Live and exemplify the company's values by nurturing an environment that inspires and motivates associates to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of the team, our customers, and our company.
• Lead by example and champion our Values in Action.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Facilitates development, training, and certification activities for staff.
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety policies, procedures and programs for food service, meat production, and retail environments.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments for all facilities and operations.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulatory agencies.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and partner with department leaders implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Organize required training in all departments to increase safety awareness and adherence.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for all staff, including equipment safety, and emergency response.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with department heads to integrate safety best practices into daily operations.
• In partnership with Facilities Manager and Human Resources, manage physical security of all locations including system maintenance.
• Manage and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals.
• Serve as point for regulatory inspections and third-party audits.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or state issued equivalency certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in safety within warehouse and /or production setting with proven increase of responsibility.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, inspections, and training.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and implement effective solutions.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, OSHA 30-hour) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management systems.

Salary Range

• $70,000- $95,000 a year

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a Safety Manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to travel between company locations as needed.
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout production and retail facilities for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a cold environment for extended periods with temperatures reaching -10.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of materials up to 25 lbs.

Benefits of working Full-Time at Palmer Food Services:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and Sick)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Eligibility for Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• 15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items (Includes Fresh Meat & Seafood)
• Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food Products