Heinen's Grocery Store · 2 days ago
Industrial Safety Manager
Warrensville Heights, OH, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHeinen's Grocery Store is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. The Industrial Safety Manager is responsible for developing and sustaining a strong safety culture across warehouse, manufacturing, and transportation operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting safety as a shared value.
Retail
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety policies, procedures, and programs
Partner with operational leadership to design and manage compliance programs, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Drive a proactive safety culture through regular engagement, coaching, and visible leadership presence across multi-shift operations and transportation teams
Design recognition and engagement programs that reinforce safe behaviors and team accountability
Train and coach leaders on effective safety communication, feedback, and reinforcement techniques
Model visible safety leadership through walkthroughs, timely decision-making, and consistent communication
Conduct comprehensive safety audits and risk assessments of equipment, processes, and work areas within warehouse and manufacturing environments
Ensure operations align with regulatory requirements, internal policies, equipment manuals, and industry best practices
Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
Serve as the primary point of contact for incident reporting, investigation, and case management
Analyze incident data, safety metrics, and injury trends to identify root causes and systemic improvement opportunities
Lead and train teams on effective root cause analysis and corrective action development
Deliver safety training for associates and leaders on policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Provide refresher, skills-based, and task-specific training aligned to operational risks and exposures
Oversee fleet and driver safety programs in compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations, including Hours of Service, vehicle inspections, accident investigations, and fatigue management
Partner with transportation leadership to develop and deliver driver-focused safety training and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of safety and environmental experience preferred, with demonstrated leadership in manufacturing, distribution, or warehousing environments
Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, or OSHA 511 strongly preferred
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable safety laws; basic understanding of DOT requirements
Familiarity with Workers' Compensation practices and procedures
Proven ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively in a team-based environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Willingness to work flexible hours to support multi-shift and multi-site operations
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Professional development and leadership training programs
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance
Company
Heinen's Grocery Store
Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Maryann Correnti
CFO
Louis Penny
✴️ DIRECTOR OF IT
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase