Job Description

Ainsley Search Group is working with a leading privately held beverage manufacturer in South Jersey to identify a hands-on Regional Safety Manager to drive a strong safety culture across multiple production sites. This individual will be a key member of the EHS leadership team, reporting directly to the VP of Environmental, Health & Safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• Several years of experience in multi-site safety leadership within a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics setting.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and injury/illness recordkeeping 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.
• Food or chemical manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

What’s Offered:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus + merit-based increases
• 401(k) with match
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 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

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