Ainsley Search Group · 1 day ago
Health And Safety Manager
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelAinsley Search Group is hiring a Regional Health and Safety Manager to join a leading privately held Food and Beverage distribution firm based in the Queens area. This manager will drive a strong safety culture across multiple distribution sites and be a key member of the EHS leadership team.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead all safety programs and initiatives across manufacturing and distribution facilities in the region
Develop and standardize safety policies, procedures, and performance metrics (KPIs); build alignment across plant leadership
Ensure strict adherence to OSHA standards and maintain awareness of evolving regulations to keep compliance measures up to date
Own workers’ compensation case management, including injury documentation, root cause analysis, and follow-up with insurance carriers and third-party providers
Conduct site safety audits and risk assessments; lead safety committee meetings and plant-level engagement to reinforce a culture of safety
Deliver safety training and toolbox talks; provide on-the-floor coaching and mentoring to operations leaders and frontline staff
Oversee compliance for PPE programs, equipment safety inspections, and emergency response protocols
Lead industrial hygiene testing (noise, air quality, exposure) and manage corrective action plans where applicable
Partner with HR and operations teams to manage incident response, reporting, and corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent work experience
Several years of experience in multi-site safety role within a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics setting
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and injury/illness recordkeeping requirements
Proven track record managing workers' compensation and safety training programs
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions
Will to travel in between regional sites
Preferred
CSP or other safety certification is a plus but not required
Benefits
Annual performance bonus + merit-based increases
401(k) with match
Health, dental, vision insurance
Life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off and company holidays
HSA and FSA options
Career growth track to Director-level EHS leadership
Company
Ainsley Search Group
Ainsley Search Group, LLC is a national executive and professional search firm offers manufacturing and Life Science industries retained, contingent and project-based searches for positions in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Scientific, Operational Excellence, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Engineering verticals.
Founded in 2019
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ivy Saiia
Managing Partner 610.601.2717 | ivy@ainsleysearch.com
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