Safety & Health Manager

The Position:

The Safety & Health Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of occupational health, safety, and environmental programs across manufacturing, retail, bakery, culinary, and administrative operations. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, identifies and mitigates workplace risks, and monitors safety performance through data analysis and reporting. The position partners with operational and functional leaders to integrate safety practices into daily operations, leads incident prevention and investigation efforts, oversees safety training and program execution, and supports health compliance.

Yes, we have the regular "stuff" - medical, dental, vision, company paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off to rest, paid holidays to have fun, a 401(k) with a company match. 40 paid volunteer hours a year, profit sharing*, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
* and knowing that those working with you are dedicated and engaged co‑employee owners that believe in you and your extraordinary abilities to move us all forward.

White River Junction, VT; onsite daily.

$75,000 to $100,000 annual salary; commensurate with experience.

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety programs, policies, and procedures across all operational areas.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and internal standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments; track and resolve identified hazards and gaps.
• Manages incident response and workers’ compensation processes, including investigations, claim tracking, stakeholder communication, assessments, and coordination of medical appointments.
• Lead investigations of workplace incidents, including injuries, illnesses, and near misses; complete root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze safety data and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement; develop dashboards to highlight key health and safety metrics
• Oversee and maintain core safety programs, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hazard communication, ergonomics, contractor safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Develop and deliver safety training for employees and leaders; setting standards, and holding teams accountable for corrective actions and program participation
• Actively promote a strong safety culture by serving as an engaged leader of health and safety programs, encouraging participation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Monitor environmental health conditions, including chemical safety, waste handling, sanitation, and air quality, ensuring compliance and risk control.
• Prepare reports and communicate safety performance, trends, and recommendations to leadership; drive accountability for corrective actions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience along with Professional certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP, or similar.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive health and safety experience, preferably with program ownership.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, retail, hospitality, kitchen, or similarly complex operational environments preferred including experience supporting multi-site or multi-function operations.
• Experience with workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and claims management, including experience leading incident investigations, audits, and safety program implementation.
• We value those who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them transition into this role
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge:
  Working knowledge of OSHA and applicable regulations, with the ability to interpret requirements, apply them to operations, and ensure audits, inspections, and documentation meet compliance standards.
• Training Facilitation and Knowledge Transfer:
  Ability to develop and…