Safety & Risk Manager - Job DescriptionPosition summaryPathmark Transportation is hiring a Safety & Risk Manager to own workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management across our warehouse and transportation operations. This person keeps our people safe, our sites OSHA-compliant, and our insurance and workers' compensation programs lean and well-managed.
Key responsibilitiesInsurance and risk management- Identify, assess, and prioritize operational, property, liability, and cargo risks across the business.
- Manage the commercial insurance program with brokers and carriers, including general liability, auto/fleet, property, cargo, umbrella/excess, and warehouse legal liability.
- Lead annual renewals: prepare underwriting submissions, review coverage terms and limits, and recommend program structure and deductibles.
- Review customer and vendor contracts for indemnification, insurance requirements, and certificates of insurance (COIs).
- Track total cost of risk and report trends to leadership.
Workers' compensation- Manage the workers' compensation program from first report of injury through claim closure.
- Partner with the carrier and adjusters to manage claims and control costs.
- Run return-to-work and modified-duty programs to reduce lost time.
- Monitor experience modification rate (EMR), loss runs, and reserves; drive strategies to lower claim frequency and severity.
Incident investigation and reporting- Lead root-cause investigations for injuries, near misses, and property damage.
- Track corrective actions to completion and share lessons learned across sites.
- Report safety KPIs (TRIR, DART, lost-time rate, near-miss reporting, EMR) to leadership monthly.
Warehouse and operational safety- Develop, implement, and maintain the company safety program across all warehouses, cross-docks, and yards.
- Conduct regular site inspections and hazard assessments covering powered industrial trucks (forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks), racking, conveyors, dock doors and trailer restraints, loading/unloading, and pedestrian traffic flow.
- Build and enforce written programs, including lockout/tagout, hazard communication, PPE, emergency action and fire prevention, heat illness prevention, and ergonomics.
- Partner with site leaders to embed safety into daily operations through huddles, job safety analyses, and safety committees.
OSHA and regulatory compliance- Ensure compliance with OSHA general industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and applicable state-plan requirements.
- Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 injury and illness records and submit electronic injury data as required.
- Serve as the primary contact during OSHA inspections; manage citations, abatement, and corrective action plans.
- Coordinate with fleet or transportation leaders on DOT/FMCSA safety requirements where warehouse and transportation operations intersect.
Training and culture- Deliver and track required safety training, including new-hire orientation, forklift operator certification, and annual refreshers.
- Coach supervisors and managers on safety leadership and accountability.
- Promote a reporting culture where employees raise hazards and near misses without fear of retaliation.
Required qualifications- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, risk management, industrial engineering, or a related field - or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience with commercial insurance lines (GL, auto, property, cargo, umbrella) and the renewal process.
- 5+ years of safety experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing, including at least 2 years in a management or program-owner role.
- Working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards and recordkeeping, with direct experience supporting or managing an OSHA inspection.
- Hands-on experience managing workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry card (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
- Ability to travel to company sites as needed.
Preferred qualifications- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST).
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation.
- Experience in a multi-site or 3PL environment.
- Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations for fleet operations.
- Certified forklift trainer, or experience running a powered industrial truck training program.
- Experience with safety management or EHS software (e.g., incident tracking, training records, inspections).
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Skills and competencies- Translates regulations into practical, floor-level procedures that busy operations teams will follow.
- Influences without authority - earns credibility with frontline associates, supervisors, and executives alike.
- Analyzes loss data, claim trends, and leading indicators to target the biggest risks first.
- Communicates clearly in writing and in front of groups; comfortable training a shift of 50 or briefing the C-suite.
- Stays calm and organized during incidents, inspections, and claims disputes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
Working conditions- Split between office and warehouse floor; regular exposure to active warehouse environments, including noise, temperature extremes, and moving equipment.
- Must be able to walk large facilities, climb stairs and ladders, and wear required PPE.
- Occasional after-hours response to serious incidents.
Compensation and benefits- Salary range: $80,000- $100,000, based on experience
- Eligible for Quarterly Management Bonus
- Benefits Offered - Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and PTO
