Safety Manager

Safety Manager

The Manager, Safety leads execution and continuous improvement of enterprise safety programs across more than 100 field locations, distribution operations, and fleet activities. This role converts safety strategy into consistent field execution by maintaining the safety operating rhythm, directing regional Safety Specialist work, managing the Safety Captain and Driver Ambassador programs, and coordinating with Operations, Fleet, HR, Training, Finance, Communications, and Asset Protection.

Responsibilities include overseeing enterprise safety program execution across US locations, ensuring consistent use of policies, tools, communications, and field expectations. Manage the Safety Captain and Driver Ambassador programs, including expectations and training, monthly calls, tools, participation tracking, and performance follow-up. Direct regional Safety Specialist work by aligning field visits, risk-based priorities, action plans, corrective actions, and follow-up. Maintain the risk-tiering model and prioritize support based on safety performance, fleet exposure, operational complexity, inspections, and recurring incident trends.

Additional responsibilities coordinate the safety operating rhythm, including daily briefs, manager training, campaigns, scorecards, recognition, and leadership communications. Prepare monthly and quarterly safety review materials covering trends, high-risk locations, corrective action status, Safety Captain and Driver Ambassador participation, resource needs, and priorities. Identify implementation barriers, escalate issues, and ensure safety programs are applied consistently across locations. Coordinate virtual site visits, including scheduling, agendas, remote walkthroughs, documentation, corrective action tracking, and follow-up.

Continued responsibilities partner with Operations, Fleet, HR, Training, Finance, Communications, Asset Protection, and field leaders to address risks, audits, DOT/FMCSA needs, investigations, and corrective actions. Lead, coach, and develop Safety Specialists; set portfolio priorities, review field activity, support performance feedback, and maintain program cadence. Maintain safety systems and reporting, including inspection tools, corrective action logs, training records, Safety Captain data, site visit documentation, scorecards, dashboards, and leadership updates.

Strong operational judgment and ability to translate safety requirements into practical execution. Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management, including the ability to partner with Fleet and Operations on DOT compliance and fleet safety requirements. DOT/FMCSA regulatory expertise, including the ability to interpret requirements, identify compliance gaps, and translate driver and fleet safety obligations into practical field expectations. Clear, concise communication for frontline, field leadership, and executive audiences. Data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Work location and travel: This role may be based at the corporate office in Palm Beach Gardens, FL or near a major airport hub, including Philadelphia, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Denver, or Salt Lake City. The role requires the ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to support field locations, audits, operational meetings, program implementation, and incident follow-up.

Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Logistics, Operations, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. Required: Seven or more years of progressive safety, operations, fleet safety, distribution, logistics, or field leadership experience, including experience supporting multi-location or geographically dispersed operations and indirect people leadership. Required: Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT/FMCSA requirements, incident investigation practices, hazard identification, corrective action management, safety training, driver and fleet safety expectations, and safety performance metrics. Required: Demonstrated experience supporting multi-location or geographically dispersed operations, preferably including distribution centers, warehouse environments, transportation/fleet operations, or similar field-based organizations. Required: Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to support field locations, operational meetings, audits, program implementation, inspections, and incident follow-up. Required: Strong project management, stakeholder coordination, communication, facilitation, and follow-up skills. Required: Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools and safety, learning, inspection, or reporting systems. Preferred: Experience with dashboards, analytics, Power BI, or other performance reporting tools. Preferred: Relevant certifications such as OSHA 30, ASP, CSP, CDS, or equivalent safety credentials. Preferred: DOT compliance training, accident investigation training, safety management systems experience, or related fleet safety certification. Field-oriented leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority. Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain cadence, and drive accountability across multiple locations. Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.

Benefits: Market competitive compensation 401(k) and Roth with company match. Immediate 100% vesting Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision Company paid short term disability and employer subsidized long term disability Company paid life insurance Discounted tire purchasing Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Generous paid vacation and paid time off Customizable voluntary benefits and More!!!