Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Location: 300 Park Avenue, Warminster, PA Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (100% Onsite)

About the Role

Burpee is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead our safety program and help maintain a safe, compliant, and accountable work environment.

The Safety Manager will play a key role in identifying workplace risks, strengthening safety practices, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other applicable requirements, and promoting a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. This position works closely with Operations, HR, Facilities, and Leadership to address safety concerns, improve processes, and provide employees with the training, resources, and support they need to work safely.

The ideal candidate brings strong safety leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment, along with a practical, hands-on approach to risk reduction and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Burpee's overall safety program by assessing workplace risks, identifying gaps, establishing priorities, and implementing practical solutions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, programs, and standards.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections and risk assessments and drive corrective actions to address identified hazards.
• Develop and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for applicable jobs and processes.
• Oversee safety programs related to forklifts, powered equipment, machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, ergonomics, chemical safety, and other applicable areas.
• Lead investigations of workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, and other safety-related events; identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Ensure required safety training, certifications, records, and documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Lead emergency preparedness initiatives, including emergency response plans, drills, and the MERT program.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety requirements, including required recordkeeping.
• Monitor safety trends and recurring concerns and use data and observations to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the Safety Committee and ensure action items are assigned, tracked, and brought to resolution.
• Partner with leaders throughout Burpee to address safety concerns and strengthen accountability for safe work practices.
• Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure contractors, vendors, and visitors meet applicable safety requirements.
• Partner closely with HR and Leadership on safety-related employee matters.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• 5+ years of safety leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or similar environment.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

• OSHA 30-Hour certification.

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA and general industry safety requirements.

• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and improving safety programs.

• Experience conducting risk assessments, safety audits, JHAs, and incident investigations.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and warehouse safety practices.

What You'll Bring

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to workplace safety.

• The ability to build strong relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• The ability to identify risks, prioritize opportunities, and follow corrective actions through to completion.

• A practical approach to translating safety requirements into clear, effective workplace practices.

• A commitment to continuous improvement and building a strong culture of safety.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We value the hard work and dedication of our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life Insurance

• KASHABLE Loan Program

• Fresh garden vegetables from our farm, available June through September!

Join the Burpee Team

This is an opportunity to play a hands-on leadership role in shaping and strengthening Burpee's safety culture. The Safety Manager will have a direct impact on workplace safety, employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

If you are an experienced safety professional who is passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving meaningful improvements, we encourage you to apply.