Manager Occupational Safety

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team supports the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands: Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop.

About the role

As Manager, Occupational Safety, you will be the driving force behind a proactive, people-first safety culture across our Distribution & Transportation operations. This role goes beyond compliance—you'll influence leaders, empower associates, and embed safety into every operational decision, protecting our people while enabling high-performing, efficient operations. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership, lead data-driven safety strategies, manage regulatory relationships, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and prevent serious injuries.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, programs, and processes that engage leaders and associates at every level.
• Partner with frontline and leadership teams on the floor—coaching safe behaviors and reinforcing accountability through presence and influence.
• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, ensuring safety is embedded into operational planning, execution, and decision-making.
• Lead facility safety, ergonomics, and incident review committees to proactively identify risks and drive corrective action.
• Analyze safety and injury data to identify trends, root causes, and Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) risk exposure; develop and execute targeted prevention strategies.
• Lead thorough investigations for all injuries and near misses; track corrective actions and communicate learnings to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with leaders to implement behavior-based safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Teach, coach, and mentor leaders on safety fundamentals, regulatory expectations, and best practices.
• Deliver and oversee safety and environmental training programs for associates and leadership, including new hire onboarding and annual compliance requirements.
• Identify training gaps using safety data and partner with Learning teams to develop impactful training materials.
• Manage the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training and certification program to ensure compliance and safe operation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.), leading inspections, audits, and follow-up actions.
• Conduct internal safety audits and partner with leadership to resolve findings and strengthen compliance.
• Partner with HR to determine OSHA recordability and workers' compensation classification.
• Build strong relationships with local safety, emergency response, and regulatory professionals to share best practices.
• Support implementation and maintenance of environmental programs, including SPCC, SWPPP, hazardous waste, and local/state requirements.
• Partner with Facilities Maintenance and Transportation to ensure accurate reporting, permitting, and compliance.
• Maintain and update emergency response plans; lead drills and ensure readiness across the facility.
• Ensure environmental training is completed, documented, and audit-ready.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and specialized safety certification.
• Professional certifications preferred: CSP, ASSP, ASP, BCSP, or equivalent; OSHA certifications strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of safety-specific experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• 3-5 years of leadership or equivalent experience influencing teams and leaders.
• Deep understanding of warehouse and distribution operations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, DOT, and environmental regulations.

Skills

• Proven ability to coach, train, and influence leaders and associates.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable safety strategies.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable responding to emerging risks, including weather-related events.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Ability to work flexible schedules to support operational needs.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to work in warehouse environments with temperatures ranging from -5°F to 90°F.
• Comfort working around powered industrial trucks, concrete floors, and variable conditions.

Pay

$92,640–138,960, depending on experience.