Safety Director

The H&S Family of Bakeries are a network of 10 bakeries and multiple distribution centers along the East Coast all committed to one thing: producing the best quality bread products. H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. Together, our baked goods can be found in a wide range of establishments, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities to name a few.

As the Safety Director you will lead and manage all aspects of safety in the workplace and regulatory compliance within a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all safety programs align with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as food industry standards. The Safety Director plays a critical role in fostering a proactive safety culture, minimizing risk, and ensuring the health and well-being of all employees.

In the role, you will:

• Partner with leadership to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures that align with company goals and regulatory requirements
• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing policies and leading proactive safety initiatives across all departments
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, and codes, including OSHA standards.
• Maintain required safety documentation, including recordkeeping and reporting
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to evaluate compliance, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions
• Investigate workplace incidents and accidents; analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive measures
• Support and guide safety committees, providing technical expertise, administrative assistance, and follow-up on action items
• Identify and drive opportunities to reduce workplace injuries, accidents, and occupational health risks through data-driven analysis and tailored interventions.
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve employee training programs on safety standards, procedures, and prevention strategies
• Evaluate equipment, facility layouts, and workstations for safety and ergonomic improvements
• Develop safety-related policies, procedures, and reports to support ongoing risk mitigation and compliance
• Analyze data and trends to assess program effectiveness and recommend enhancements
• Track and report safety metrics, incident trends, and program outcomes to leadership
• Provide strategic direction and hands-on execution to support a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance the company's health and safety objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, safety engineering, environmental health, or related discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on occupational health and safety experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• 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
• Proven ability to develop and deliver effective safety training tailored to diverse employee groups
• Strong skills in data analysis, risk assessment, policy development, and safety reporting
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence employees at all levels-from frontline staff to senior executives
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect safety goals to business objectives while executing as a hands-on, operational leader
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-directed with the ability to work independently and follow through on initiatives from inception to post-implementation evaluation
• High level of emotional intelligence and consultative skill in cross-functional environments
• Able to assess an organization's current and desired safety posture and develop actionable strategies to close gaps

What's in it for you?

At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benefits packages, including medical/dental/vision, short term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course - cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.