Position SummaryThe Distribution Center Safety Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment within the distribution center. This role partners with the DC Director and leadership team to reduce workplace injuries, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and promote a strong safety-first culture. The Safety Manager leads health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and serves as the site's safety expert.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a proactive safety culture and injury prevention programs.
- Implement and oversee HSE policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and workplace inspections.
- Lead behavior-based safety initiatives and provide coaching to leaders and employees.
- Facilitate Gemba walks, Kaizen events, and Safety Task Force meetings.
- Manage forklift/powered industrial truck training and certification programs.
- Monitor safety metrics (KPIs) and develop improvement plans.
- Investigate incidents and injuries, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead pre-shift stretching and warm-up programs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and partner with Corporate HSE and Legal teams.
- Lead safety and compliance projects from planning through completion.
- Support site leadership with safety strategies and continuous improvement efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of safety leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or similar environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- ASP or CSP certification.
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
- DOT and driver safety experience.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt or higher).
Key Skills
- Safety leadership and employee engagement.
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- OSHA and environmental compliance knowledge.
- Project management and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
Anticipated Weekly Hours40
Time TypeFull time
Pay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:
$66,330.00 - $145,860.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/12/2026
