Manager Occupational Safety

Category/Area of Expertise: Safety & Occupational Safety

Job Requisition: 538146

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive

Store Code: Regional SC Safety (5116232)

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.

To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit

Safety is not a function-it's a leadership mindset.

As Manager, Occupational Safety
, you will be the driving force behind a proactive, people-first safety culture across our Distribution & Transportation operations. This role goes beyond compliance. You'll influence leaders, empower associates, and embed safety into every operational decision-protecting our people while enabling high-performing, efficient operations.

You'll serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership, lead data-driven safety strategies, manage regulatory relationships, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and prevent serious injuries. If you're passionate about creating environments where people go home safe every day-and you thrive in fast-paced, operational settings-this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable, lasting impact.

• Design, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, programs, and processes that engage leaders and associates at every level.
• Actively partner with frontline and leadership teams on the floor-coaching safe behaviors and reinforcing accountability through presence and influence.
• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, ensuring safety is embedded into operational planning, execution, and decision-making.
• Lead facility safety, ergonomics, and incident review committees to proactively identify risks and drive corrective action.

• Analyze safety and injury data to identify trends, root causes, and Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) risk exposure.
• Develop and execute targeted prevention strategies to reduce incidents and improve overall safety performance.
• Lead thorough investigations for all injuries and near misses; track corrective actions and communicate learnings to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with leaders to implement behavior-based safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Teach, coach, and mentor leaders on safety fundamentals, regulatory expectations, and best practices.
• Deliver and oversee safety and environmental training programs for associates and leadership, including new hire onboarding and annual compliance requirements.
• Identify training gaps using safety data and partner with Learning teams to develop impactful training materials.
• Manage the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training and certification program to ensure compliance and safe operation.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.), leading inspections, audits, and follow-up actions.
• Conduct internal safety audits and partner with leadership to resolve findings and strengthen compliance.
• Partner with HR to determine OSHA recordability and workers' compensation classification.
• Build strong relationships with local safety, emergency response, and regulatory professionals to share best practices.

• Support implementation and maintenance of environmental programs, including SPCC, SWPPP, hazardous waste, and local/state requirements.
• Partner with Facilities Maintenance and Transportation to ensure accurate reporting, permitting, and compliance.
• Maintain and update emergency response plans; lead drills and ensure readiness across the facility.
• Ensure environmental training is completed, documented, and audit-ready.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and specialized safety certification
• Professional certifications preferred: CSP, ASSP, ASP, BCSP, or equivalent
• OSHA certifications strongly preferred

• 3-5 years of safety-specific…