Safety & Compliance Manager

Location: Corporate Office (regular presence required) with Multi-State Travel
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $70K$80K + travel reimbursement

About the Role

The Safety & Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the companys safety culture across 16 locations in 10 states. This role owns the core safety program including OSHA logs, training, investigations, corrective actions, and compliance reporting while also serving as the primary contact for customers, insurance providers, and regulators. The Manager ensures consistent application of company safety standards while bridging alignment with customer-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Own and refine safety procedures, ensuring consistent application across all sites.
Lead site visits, safety talks, and coaching to promote accountability.
Chair and guide safety committees to drive employee engagement.

Deliver and oversee training for forklifts, pallet jacks, truck/container unloading, ergonomics, and other safety topics.
Implement refresher training and toolbox talks based on trends.
Ensure all certifications and licenses are valid and documented.

Conduct post-incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
Maintain and certify OSHA 300/301 logs and all compliance documentation.
Interface with insurance carriers, medical providers, and regulators on claims and reporting.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and customer-specific safety standards.

Bridge internal safety culture with customer-specific requirements when needed.
Support customer audits and provide accurate, timely documentation.
Partner with operations leadership to resolve safety-related customer concerns.

Analyze safety data to identify trends and prevent recurrence.
Provide monthly and quarterly safety reports to senior leadership.
Recommend refinements to improve safety performance across locations.

Qualifications

5+ years of safety/compliance experience in logistics, warehousing, or 3PL operations.
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and warehouse safety practices.
Proven experience in training, audits, and post-incident investigations.
Excellent communication skills for engaging employees and customers.
Regular presence at corporate office in cranbury, New Jersey 65-75 % and willingness to travel 2535% across multiple states.
OSHA 30 required; CSP or other certifications preferred.