Head of Health and Safety

At Applegreen, our mission is to delight customers in transit with passionate hospitality and brands they love. Applegreen is a leading roadside retailer operating high‑quality travel plazas and service areas in the US, Ireland, and the UK. Founded on a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and customer experience, Applegreen combines fuel, convenience retail, and a diverse portfolio of food and beverage offerings to create welcoming destinations for travelers. Applegreen partners with major transportation authorities and operates more than 100 service plazas along some of the country’s busiest highways and turnpikes. The company is known for modern facilities, strong national and local food brands, and an emphasis on freshness, quality, and sustainability. We foster a culture that values teamwork, development, and accountability, offering employees opportunities to grow their careers in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Applegreen continues to expand while remaining focused on delivering exceptional service to customers and creating a great place to work.

The Manager of Health and Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise‑wide safety programs across a multi‑site portfolio of retail, restaurant, and fueling operations. The role ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and state regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. This position serves as a key liaison between Operations, Facilities, Risk Management, Legal, and external regulatory agencies.

Compliance & Regulatory

Ensure full compliance with OSHA and state/local health and safety regulations.

Lead response strategy and resolution for OSHA inspections, notices, and citations.

Oversee GHS/SDS program and chemical safety compliance.

Manage external audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.

Incident & Risk Management

Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.

Identify trends and implement corrective actions to reduce risk exposure.

Partner with Risk Management and insurance carriers on general liability and workers’ compensation claims.

Support legal proceedings including depositions as required.

Training & Safety Culture

Develop and oversee OSHA training programs for all personnel.

Drive field engagement through monthly safety calls and site‑level leadership.

Operations & Field Execution

Conduct site audits and inspections to ensure consistent application of safety standards.

Partner with Facilities to ensure vendor compliance with safety requirements.

Oversee safety‑related vendor programs including first aid kits and PPE.

Manage driver safety programs including MVR/DMV reviews.

Develop and execute the Health & Safety Management Action Plan.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety performance and reduce incidents.

Support new site development, design reviews, and operational startup safety planning.

Bachelor’s degree in safety, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

5+ years of progressive Health & Safety (EHS) experience, including multi‑site responsibility.

Demonstrated experience managing safety programs across retail, restaurant (QSR), fueling, or similar distributed operations.

Proven experience leading OSHA inspections, regulatory responses, and external compliance interactions.

Strong experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective action programs.

Experience partnering cross‑functionally with Facilities, Legal, Risk Management, and Operations teams.

Experience overseeing vendors and contractor safety compliance across multiple sites.

Experience supporting claims management, insurance coordination, and risk mitigation efforts.

CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or equivalent certification (preferred).

Strong knowledge of OSHA and state/local regulatory requirements.

Experience developing enterprise safety programs and initiatives.

Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to influence operations and leadership.

Experience managing vendor and contractor safety performance.

Ability to identify, elevate, and resolve safety risks.

Experience supporting fueling and forecourt safety programs.

Experience in convenience store and QSR environments.

Familiarity with driver safety programs and MVR/DMV review processes.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match of up to 4%

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account option

Company‑paid Life Insurance

Company cell phone

Employee Assistance Program

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.