Health And Safety Manager

Ainsley 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 will be a key member of the EHS leadership team, reporting directly to the VP of Environmental, Health & Safety.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent work experience.
• Several years of experience in a multi‑site safety role within a manufacturing, distribution or logistics setting.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and injury/illness record‑keeping 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.
• CSP or other safety certification is a plus but not required.
• Will to travel between regional sites.

• Annual performance bonus + merit‑based increases.
• 401(k) with match.
• 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.

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Project Management and Manufacturing

• Warehousing and Storage and Food and Beverage Manufacturing