Warehouse Safety Manager

Job Summary:

The Safety Manager oversees facility operations, workplace safety, maintenance programs, and regulatory compliance across multiple logistics and third-party logistics (3PL) locations. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while supporting warehouse, distribution, transportation, and operational teams in accordance with OSHA, DOT, environmental, and company: standards.

Essential Duties:

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and training programs for warehouse and transportation operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, fire safety, environmental, and local regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine safety audits, facility inspections, and risk assessments at all locations.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, near misses, and workers’ compensation claims; implement corrective actions.
• Oversee emergency preparedness plans, evacuation procedures, and incident response protocols.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs for warehouse equipment, building systems, docks, racking, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships, contractor services, and facility-related projects.
• Monitor safety metrics, incident trends, and compliance reporting; prepare management reports and recommendations.
• Lead safety committee meetings and promote a strong safety culture throughout all facilities.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of accidents, inspections, training, and compliance activities.
• Support operational efficiency initiatives related to facility layout, storage utilization, and workflow improvements.
• Conduct employee safety training, including forklift safety, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, PPE, and emergency response.
• Assist with business continuity planning and disaster recovery efforts.
• Travel regularly between multiple sites to ensure operational and safety consistency - Must maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and maintain a clean motor vehicle report at all times throughout employment
• Must be willing and able to travel out-of-state to ACT facilities, including Ohio, as required to support business needs and company initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities, safety, warehouse, logistics, or 3PL operations management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, warehouse safety standards, and multi-site facility management.
• Experience in distribution centers, transportation, manufacturing, or 3PL environments preferred.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment, warehouse operations, and facility systems.
• Strong leadership, organizational, investigative, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and training abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety/compliance management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and locations simultaneously.
• OSHA 30 Certification • Forklift Trainer Certification • CPR/First Aid Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation strongly preferred