Job Description
Ainsley Search Group is working with a leading privately held beverage manufacturer in South Jersey to identify a hands-on Regional Safety Manager to drive a strong safety culture across multiple production sites. This individual will be a key member of the EHS leadership team, reporting directly to the VP of Environmental, Health & Safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all safety programs and initiatives across manufacturing and distribution facilities in the region.
- Develop and standardize safety policies, procedures, and performance metrics (KPIs); build alignment across plant leadership.
- Ensure strict adherence to OSHA standards and maintain awareness of evolving regulations to keep compliance measures up to date.
- Own workers’ compensation case management, including injury documentation, root cause analysis, and follow-up with insurance carriers and third-party providers.
- Conduct site safety audits and risk assessments; lead safety committee meetings and plant-level engagement to reinforce a culture of safety.
- Deliver safety training and toolbox talks; provide on-the-floor coaching and mentoring to operations leaders and frontline staff.
- Oversee compliance for PPE programs, equipment safety inspections, and emergency response protocols.
- Lead industrial hygiene testing (noise, air quality, exposure) and manage corrective action plans where applicable.
- Partner with HR and operations teams to manage incident response, reporting, and corrective actions.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
- Several years of experience in multi-site safety leadership within a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics setting.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and injury/illness recordkeeping requirements.
- Proven track record managing workers’ compensation and safety training programs.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
- CSP or other safety certification is a plus, but not required.
- Food or chemical manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
What’s Offered:
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance bonus + merit-based increases
- 401(k) with match
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- HSA and FSA options
- Career growth track to Director-level EHS leadership
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