Safety Manager

Summary/Objective:
The ideal candidate has experience managing daily safety functions to ensure compliance with DOT, federal, state, and local regulations and Company policies and procedures are enforced.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence.
• Design and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels, including new hire orientation, refresher training, and specialized safety courses.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training sessions, and compliance reports.
• Collaborate with warehouse, transportation, and operations teams to integrate safety practices into daily workflows.
• Serve as the primary contact for safety-related issues, including regulatory inspections and audits.
• Oversee workers' compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and coordinate with HR on employee safety concerns.
• Analyze safety data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning and drills.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of food processing areas, storage rooms, and any areas where food is handled, ensuring they comply with food safety standards
• Ability to clearly communicate food safety procedures, regulations, and corrective actions to employees and management.
• The ability to identify and mitigate food safety issues before they become larger problems.
• Maintain detailed records of safety activities, incidents, and compliance reports.

Core Behaviors:
Demonstrate to comply with Custom Goods’ Core Behaviors:

• Servant Leadership
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Intense Safety Focus
• Trust

Qualifications and Key Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a safety management role, preferably within a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and other safety regulations.
• Experience conducting safety training and developing training materials.
• Ability to analyze safety data and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 30/500, CSP, CHST) are a plus.

AAP/EEO Statement: Custom Goods, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
This commitment extends to all aspects of Custom Goods’ employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.