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 is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future serving leading omnichannel grocery brands Food Lion Giant Food The GIANT Company Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA visit .

Position Summary

Safety is not a functionits a leadership mindset.

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. Youll influence leaders empower associates and embed safety into every operational decisionprotecting our people while enabling high-performing efficient operations.

Youll 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. If youre passionate about creating environments where people go home safe every dayand you thrive in fast-paced operational settingsthis role offers the opportunity to make a measurable lasting impact.

What Youll Lead & Deliver

Safety Leadership & Culture
Design implement and continuously improve safety policies programs and processes that engage leaders and associates at every level.
Actively partner with frontline and leadership teams on the floorcoaching 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.

Risk Management & Injury Prevention
Analyze safety and injury data to identify trends root causes and Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) risk exposure.
Develop and execute targeted prevention strategies to reduce incidents and improve overall safety performance.
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.

Training Coaching & Capability Building
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.

Regulatory & External Engagement
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.

Environmental Health & Emergency Preparedness
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.

What You Bring

Education & Credentials
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of experience and specialized safety certification
Professional certifications preferred: CSP ASSP ASP BCSP or equivalent
OSHA certifications strongly preferred

Experience
35 years of safety-specific experience in manufacturing or distribution environments
35 years of leadership or equivalent experience influencing teams and leaders

Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Deep understanding of warehouse and distribution operations
Strong working knowledge of OSHA ANSI DOT and environmental regulations
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 -5F to 90F
Comfort working around powered industrial trucks concrete floors and variable conditions

Why This Role Matters

In this role you wont just manage safetyyoull shape how safety lives in the operation.

Your leadership will directly protect associates strengthen compliance reduce risk and elevate performance across the Distribution & Transportation network. Youll influence leaders build trust on the floor and leave a lasting impact on how safety is experienced every day.

If youre ready to lead with purpose influence change and build a culture where safety and performance go hand in hand this role offers challenge visibility and meaningful impact.

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex race color ancestry national origin citizenship status religion age marital status (including civil unions) military service veteran status pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions) genetic information sexual orientation gender identity legally recognized disability domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities including you have a disability and require assistance in the application process please email