Regional Safety Manager

Join the H&S Family of Bakeries - the team behind H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. - the largest family-owned variety baker in the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we operate a network of 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers across the country to deliver fresh, high-quality baked goods nationwide, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities to name a few. We're passionate about innovation in manufacturing and distribution, leading the way in the industrial baking industry, while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

Our Core Beliefs:

Be Well, Work Well | Create an Experience | Life-long Learning | Do the Right Thing

The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for leading and implementing all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across multiple bakery and manufacturing facilities within the assigned region. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, FDA, and food industry safety regulations, promotes a proactive safety culture, and drives continuous improvement to reduce risk and prevent workplace injuries.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety professional with strong leadership, communication, and technical skills who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, implement, and maintain regional safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with corporate EHS standards and local regulations.
• Conduct regular facility audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with Plant Managers, Maintenance, and Operations teams to drive accountability and ownership of safety performance.
• Lead and coordinate incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics (TRIR, DART, near-misses, etc.) and identify trends for improvement.
• Ensure all employees receive appropriate safety training, including onboarding, job-specific, and refresher courses.
• Manage and support site emergency response plans, drills, and safety committees.
• Oversee compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and food safety regulations related to environmental health and safety.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations on workers' compensation claims management and return-to-work programs.
• Foster a culture of safety awareness and engagement across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on safety and risk management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in occupational health & safety, risk management, environmental health and safety (EHS), or related discipline - bachelor's degree in one of these disciplines would be a plus, high school diploma or GED required.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated success designing, executing, and evaluating safety interventions, programs, and risk mitigation strategies across all plant (bakery) locations.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver effective safety training.
• Strong skills in data analysis, risk assessment, policy development, and safety reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence employees at all levels.
• Ability to connect safety goals to business objectives while executing as a hands-on, operational leader.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-directed on initiatives from inception to post-implementation evaluation.
• High level of emotional intelligence and consultative skill.
• Able to assess an organization's current safety posture and develop actionable strategies to make measurable improvements.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the region.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push and pull heavy wheeled equipment or carts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time during a shift, maintaining a normal range of motion in all extremities.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and crouch to access equipment, tools, or materials.
• Ability to use arms, hands and fingers to handle or operate machinery, tools or controls.
• Ability to perceive and respond immediately to visual and audible safety alerts and warnings to ensure the safety of self and others in a fast-paced, hazard-sensitive environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and airborne particles, odors and fumes.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or work platforms as required by the position.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods using office equipment and computer systems.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What's in it for you?
At H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and work hard to create a workplace where people can grow and thrive. Along with equitable pay, we provide exceptional benefits designed to support you both at work and in life. Our comprehensive and affordable packages include medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; retirement savings; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; an employee assistance program; and, of course, some very cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer
H&S Family of Bakeries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other factor unrelated to merit.

Offer Determination Guidelines:
The salary range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable transparency laws and serves as a general guideline. However, it does not represent a guaranteed salary offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, market data, and geographic location, including local cost of living. The final offer may vary outside the posted range based on these considerations.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience and qualifications align with the requirements of the position, a member of our HR team will reach out to you directly.