Breakthru Beverage Group

Manager, Safety & Security

Breakthru Beverage Group • $79K — $108K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in safety and/or security roles
  • Experience in implementing safety programs in fleet or operations environments
  • Proficient in MS Office and presentation software
  • Strong communication skills with diplomacy and customer service orientation
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Analytical skills for reporting and problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Identify and train local safety committee members; conduct monthly safety meetings
  • Manage and enforce security policies; liaise with law enforcement and emergency services
  • File and manage workers' compensation claims while ensuring compliance with state regulations
  • Investigate and document security incidents; maintain records
  • Educate leaders on DOT compliance; conduct monthly reviews for audit risks
  • Ensure OSHA compliance through training and quarterly inspections
  • File and manage vehicle and general liability claims

Benefits

  • Eligible for health care benefits
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid time off benefits
  • Participation in the company’s 401(k) plan
  • Opportunity to participate in a bonus program
Full Job Description

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Time Type:

Full time

Remote Type:

Job Family Group:

Market Operations

Job Description Summary:

The Market Safety and Security Manager leads the execution of the company’s safety strategy at the market level, implementing corporate programs and developing local programs into practical, clearly defined processes and actions that protect associates and prevent workplace injuries. This role partners with operations, sales, HR, and other market and function leaders to drive strong safety practices and culture through proactive risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Safety and Security Manager oversees injury and incident prevention, incident response and investigations, OSHA & DOT compliance, training, and emergency preparedness across warehouse, delivery, sales, and merchandising functions. This position is accountable for measurable improvement in market safety key performance indicators. Success in this role requires strong influence, operational partnership, and a hands-on approach, to sustaining safe, efficient, and compliant environments.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

Lead and Facilitate Injury and Incident Prevention Programs


  • Coordinate and support monthly safety committee meetings
  • Coach committee members and people leaders on safety leadership, best practices, and regulatory responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and reinforce standard safety and security policies and procedures
  • Facilitate incident reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all security and safety-related incidents and follow-up actions
  • Conduct regular on-site and off-site safety and security walks and observations to proactively identify risks
  • Train and empower operations and sales leaders to serve as effective safety and security champions
  • Conduct and monitor weekly warehouse and driver safety observations to proactively identify unsafe acts and conditions

Incident Management (Accidents, Injuries, Near Misses)

  • Coach Supervisors to lead and facilitate incident investigations, ensuring thorough evidence gathering and root cause analysis
  • Coordinate timely internal and external reporting for all safety incidents and near misses
  • Collaborate with operations leaders to investigate and address vehicle-related incidents involving bodily harm
  • Collaborate with operations leaders to implement corrective and preventive measures to reduce incident recurrence
  • Partner with workers’ compensation insurers, HR, Legal, and Operations to determine work-relatedness, minimize claim impact, and support return-to-work efforts
  • Facilitate monthly market leadership incident reviews to align on trends, return to work plans, and improvement opportunities

Lead and Facilitate Security and Loss Prevention initiatives

  • Partnering with Operations and Sales Managers, Human Resources, etc.
  • Oversee and maintain security systems, including cameras, alarms, access control systems and badging.
  • Manage relationships and performance of onsite security vendors to ensure effective operations.
  • Oversee security protocols, policies, and procedures to protect staff, property, and assets.
  • Collaborate with local management and stakeholders to resolve security concerns effectively.
  • Delegate secondary Security on-site for back-up (Warehouse Manager or Executive Admin to assist)

 

Communication & Presentation -

  • Develop and deliver clear, consistent EHS communications, training materials, and awareness campaigns
  • Align safety and security messaging with operational priorities to strengthen engagement and ownership
  • Present key safety metrics, trends, and initiatives to cross-functional teams and leadership
  • Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership communication and reinforcement

Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA)

  • Lead implementation and ongoing management of OSHA compliance programs, including required training and inspections
  • Ensure readiness for regulatory audits, investigations, and emergency response activities
  • Maintain accurate OSHA 300/300A logs in partnership with HR and third-party providers
  • Monitor training completion and partner with leaders to address compliance gaps
  • Collaborate with transportation and HR teams to ensure DOT compliance (training, documentation, reporting)
  • Coordinate EPA compliance efforts by working with internal and external subject matter experts

 

Performs other duties as assigned.


Job Qualifications (Provide Experience, Education, Certification & Licenses and Computer Skills required for job)

  • Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health or related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of safety experience in an industrial, warehouse, or wholesale/distribution environment
  • Demonstrated success implementing OSHA-compliant injury prevention programs in similar operational settings
  • Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
  • Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
  • Proven ability to lead through a matrix structure and operationalize safety, health, and environmental programs
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
  • Analytic and Reporting skills
  • Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications –

  • Experience implementing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention strategies
  • Background in managing safety for driving and delivery operations, including offsite/mobile workers
  • Familiarity with behavior-based safety systems and employee engagement programs
  • Experience developing or supporting driver safety, defensive driving, and/or DOT compliance initiatives
  • Professional certifications such as OSHA 30, ASP (Associate Safety Professional), or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) are strongly preferred

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Salary and Benefit Statement:

Any salary offered is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.

Compensation package: Base Salary Range: $79,800 - $108,150.

This position is eligible to participate in a bonus program.  Metrics and level of participation are determined annually.

This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan

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About Breakthru Beverage Group

Breakthru Beverage Group is a leading North American beverage distributor. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of two family-owned distributors, Wirtz Beverage Group and Charmer Sunbelt Group. Breakthru Beverage Group operates in 14 states across the US and in Canada, and has a portfolio of over 7,000 brands, including wine, spirits, and beer. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using hybrid vehicles in its fleet and implementing energy-efficient lighting in its warehouses.
Learn more about Breakthru Beverage Group
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$5 billion

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