Workplace Safety and Compliance Manager

Description

Title: Workplace Safety and Compliance Manager

Reports to: President, with the dotted line to the Executive Director of Food Safety and Compliance

Location: Delray Beach, FL

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment, and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is a farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options, we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our family workforce. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB PURPOSE

The Workplace Safety and Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the organization’s safety practices to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This role leads safety audits, investigates incidents, and collaborates with management to design and execute effective safety programs in line with OSHA regulations and industry best practices. The Workplace Safety and Compliance Manager will work directly with the President, COO, and Executive Director of Food Safety and Compliance to develop, enforce, and continuously refine all safety policies, risk assessments, procedures, and guidelines. The Workplace Safety and Compliance Manager will conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents, provide employee training, and promote a culture of safety across the organization. 

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct Safety Audits:

• Perform routine and comprehensive workplace safety audits; document and report findings to management along with actionable recommendations for continuous improvement that align with OSHA and other regulatory standards. 
• Conduct regular workplace safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses. 

Policy Development & Training:

• Partner with leadership to establish and maintain safety policies and employee training programs that promote a culture of safety across all organizational levels. 
• Create and deliver safety training sessions for employees, supervisors, and leadership.

Executive Collaboration:

• Work closely with the President, COO, and Executive Director of Food Safety and Compliance to design and enforce all workplace safety policies, risk assessments, procedures, and operational levels. 
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, and Maintenance on ergonomic improvements, return to work programs, and risk mitigation strategies. 
• Track compliance metrics and report safety performance trends to leadership. 
• Create, manage, and execute written SOPs for safety compliance. 

Accident Investigation:

• Lead thorough investigations of workplace accidents to identify root causes and develop preventative measures to reduce recurrence.

Safety Program Implementation:

• Design, develop, and execute safety programs that align with both regulatory requirements and evolving industry standards. 
• Maintain safety records, including injury logs (OSHA 300), training logs, and inspection reports. 
• Monitor compliance with safety protocols and company policies across departments. 
• Serve as the main point of contact for OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agency inspections.
• Utilize the “train the trainer” model for building capacity with teams to include forklift training and production training. 

Facility Inspections:

• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential health and safety hazards; apply corrective actions promptly to mitigate risks. 
• Promote a proactive safety culture through communication, recognition, and engagement initiatives. 
• Advanced knowledge and experience in working with high-voltage electrical systems (480+). 

Risk Reduction:

• Employ proactive hazard identification strategies to reduce incident rates and create a safer working environment. 
• Manage safety-related programs such as Lockout/Tagout, PPE, chemical safety (HASCOM), emergency response, and fire safety for risk mitigation. 

Safety Leadership:

• Lead or actively participate in safety meetings, engaging staff at all levels to promote accountability and awareness. 
• Review and update safety policies and manuals regularly to reflect changes in regulations. 

Plant Visits:

• Collaborate with other facility locations to ensure proper safety training, consistent implementation of safety protocols, and completion of safety compliance audits. 
• Travel to other Pero locations up to 10%.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Combination of office and production floor or field environments. 
• Occasional exposure to loud noise, moving machinery, and hazardous materials with proper PPE. 
• May be required to respond to safety emergencies outside of normal working hours. 
• Prolonged exposure to temperatures of 45 degrees or less. 
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc. 
• Flexibility with schedule is needed; nights, holidays and weekends may be required depending upon the needs of the business. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in workplace safety or a similar role in an industrial, manufacturing, or agricultural environment. 
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and safety best practices. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and influence across all levels. 
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Certification in safety management (e.g., CSP, ASP) is a plus. 
• Forklift certification is a plus.

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.