Safety Manager

Description

URM Stores is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Safety Manager with proven experience and a strategic, data-informed approach to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management. This leadership role is instrumental in advancing a culture where safety is more than a priority—it's a fundamental value woven into every aspect of the organization.

The Safety Manager will assist in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive warehouse safety programs that align with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices. This position is responsible for promoting safety awareness, fostering team engagement, and driving accountability across departments, while ensuring full compliance with all applicable safety regulations.

 This role involves conducting safety assessments, leading incident investigations, performing compliance audits, and ensuring the effective implementation of programs and policies that support a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in alignment with URM’s EHS standards.
• Maintain strong visibility on the warehouse floor to actively promote, support, and reinforce daily safe work practices.
• Champion a proactive, positive safety culture within warehouse operations.
• Partner with the Director of Insurance & Safety and Warehouse Operations teams to prioritize safety and compliance by identifying and applying industry best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement EHS initiatives that drive operational excellence and employee well-being.
• Coordinate the necessary resources to ensure EHS requirements are clearly understood and consistently met across the facility.
• Conduct and coordinate regular EHS inspections and self-assessments to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide EHS oversight and risk mitigation support during the installation of new or modified equipment and processes.
• Maintain and update Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure Material Handling Equipment (MHE) certifications remain current.
• Participate in and support EHS audits and environmental monitoring (e.g., noise, chemical exposure) to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards.
• Assist the Director of Insurance & Safety with incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses (JSAs) to proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering, and or related field preferred.       
• Or a combination of education and equivalent experience. 
• Minimum 2 years of progressive EHS experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution setting.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Possess a foundational understanding of ergonomic assessments and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in food distribution, food manufacturing, or grocery environments.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification preferred.
• Understanding of food safety standards such as GMPs.
• Ability to collaborate with food safety and quality assurance teams to align EHS and food safety goals.
• Basic understanding of supporting food safety audits or regulatory inspections (e.g., USDA, FDA).
• Familiarity with cold storage, temperature control, and safe warehouse practices related to perishable goods.

A Legacy of Local Impact Since 1921

For over a century, URM has been the powerhouse behind independent grocers, operating as a proud retailer-owned cooperative. Our mission? To fuel the success of local, community-focused grocery stores by handling everything from purchasing and warehousing to timely delivery of top-quality merchandise.

What sets us apart? Our unique cooperative model means our Member-Owners aren’t just customers—they’re shareholders. We reinvest in their success by returning net earnings from Patronage Department activities as patronage dividends.

Today, URM has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise, employing more than 3,000 dedicated team members across URM and our thriving subsidiaries—Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce. And we're just getting started.

We work in a supportive team environment and in addition to our amazing culture, our employees enjoy many perks, and below are a few of the highlights of our complete compensation package:  

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. Salary range $80,000 - $90,000 annually DOE plus so much more!
• Insurance Benefits – So that our non-union employees have more to take home from their paycheck, URM pays 100% of the Medical/Dental/Vision/RX Insurance premiums for the employee and over 93% for the employee’s dependents!
• 401k Retirement Plan with an amazing Company match up to 9% of your annual salary!
• Subsidized Life Insurance for employees and great rates for the employee’s family.
• Company paid Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Cancer Insurance available.
• Life Flight Insurance at Special Rate.
• Great vacation plan!
• Six Paid Holidays and four Paid Personal Holidays.
• Paid Sick Days.
• Paid Volunteer Service Day! Get paid to volunteer at your favorite non-profit!
• Experience enjoyable Company sponsored activities through events like URM March Madness Brackets, Family Hockey Night with the Chiefs, Holiday Mingle & Jingle with great raffle giveaways, Summer Evening Wine & Music Event, and Winter Break Movie Night, which are just a glimpse of the fun we have to offer for employees and their families!
• Plus, enjoy a variety of Corporate discounts, from gym memberships, cell phone plans, to computer discounts!
• We also offer an Amazing Employee Discount Program at our Company-owned Grocery Stores!!!!

URM Stores, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and workplace practices.

Please note: All selected candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, as URM maintains a drug-free workplace.