EHS Safety Training Manager

About the role

The EHS Safety Training Manager – Operations & Transportation is responsible for leading and overseeing all safety training, learning, and development initiatives across FreshDirect Operations. This role manages a team of trainers and partners closely with Operations, Transportation, and Leadership teams to build and sustain a strong culture of safety, compliance, employee engagement, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive EHS learning and development strategy aligned with business objectives and company culture.
• Lead and manage a team of trainers to ensure consistent delivery of effective, engaging, and compliant training programs across all operational sites.
• Design and facilitate safety and operational training programs for warehouse, production, and transportation employees using adult learning best practices.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Transportation, HR, and Leadership teams to identify training needs and develop targeted learning solutions.
• Support DOT, OSHA, EPA, FMCSA, and other regulatory compliance initiatives through ongoing employee education and training programs.
• Leverage training metrics, compliance data, audits, and operational trends to identify gaps, measure effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain annual training calendars, training records, compliance reporting, and audit documentation.
• Provide coaching and support to managers and supervisors on safety procedures, employee development, and training effectiveness.
• Coordinate retraining initiatives related to process updates, operational changes, safety incidents, or compliance requirements. Ensure all training materials, SOPs, and learning content remain current, accurate, and aligned with regulatory and operational standards.
• Promote and reinforce a culture focused on safety awareness, accountability, employee engagement, and recognition.
• Maintain established EHS systems and support implementation of new training technologies, programs, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience leading training programs within a large operational, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, transportation, or food production environment.
• Experience developing and delivering training content for frontline hourly employees and leadership teams.
• Prior experience managing trainers or leading training initiatives across multiple locations preferred.
• Experience within food manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or transportation environments strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training best practices.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, FMCSA, DOT, NIOSH, and other applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive decisions and improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; experience with LMS platforms preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours to support a multi-shift operational environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while driving change management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Passion for innovation and a deep commitment to food quality and safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and influence decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, FMCSA, DOT, NIOSH, and other applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Experience in designing and implementing training programs for frontline employees and leadership teams.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training best practices.
• Experience in managing a team of trainers and leading training initiatives across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; experience with LMS platforms preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match and Life Insurance.
• State-of-the-art Bronx campus with on-site basketball court, cafeteria, and employee market.
• FREE parking and FREE employee shuttle bus service from nearby Subway station.
• Training, leadership development, and tuition discount at local colleges.
• 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and Brooklyn wine store.
• Minimum 50% employee discount at our onsite employee market.
• Mobile phone discounts through partnerships with T-Mobile and Verizon.
• Gym membership discounts through NYSC.

Pay

$90,000 – $110,000

Schedule

Flexible schedule to support a multi-shift operational environment.