Division Safety Manager

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The Division Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role plays a critical part in facilitating a safe working environment and promoting a culture of safety across the organization, as a resource and consultant to Beverage Division management. Areas of emphasis include OSHA and DOT regulations, BEK safety policies and procedures, physical and technical security components and implementation, post-accident/incident protocols, Samsara, and annual training required for various roles within BEK locations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement divisional safety policies that support and enforce BEK safety and security initiatives, as well as OSHA, DOT and other relevant regulations
• Identify safety training opportunities for staff and recommend improvements for employee development
• Identify potential hazards and recommend/present corrective action plans to management throughout all BEK Beverage locations
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of warehouses, equipment, processes and training records
• Meet with employees and managers to study safety problems and develop policies and procedures which will decrease the risk of injury or loss; respond to employees' concerns about on-site safety and health; coordinate and run monthly divisional safety meeting
• Coordinate and conduct safety training events with Corporate Risk and Beverage Division Employee Development departments
• Provide regular communications to Beverage Division management relative to general motor vehicle safety statistics and Samsara metrics

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years combined experience in emergency response, large-scale safety and security, formal training/instruction, and management
• Capacity to quickly learn and implement the BEK Corporate Safety Plan
• FMCSA, DOT and OSHA training and/or certifications
• Excellent communication, organizational and project management skills
• Clean MVR and ability to travel daily to other BEK locations (some overnight stay may be required)
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• AED/CPR/First Aid training/certified.
• College degree or some college in related field preferred
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. and bend, kneel, and stoop as required for the essential functions of the job

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

* Short and Long Term Disability

* 401K with matching contribution

* Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellness Program

* Educational Assistance Program

* Paid Vacation and holidays

* Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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