Ferraro Foods, a private equity-owned company backed by Kelso & Co., has a rich history rooted in hard work, family values, and a deep passion for the Italian food trade. From our humble beginnings in 1975 in a small New Jersey garage with just one truck, we've grown into a leading Italian food distributor, serving over 8,000 customers across 23 states. Our commitment to quality products, unparalleled service, and strong relationships with our customers has driven our success. We are proud of our heritage and are continually focused on delivering fresh, premium ingredients and exceptional service to help our customers thrive. Join us and be part of a legacy that values excellence, tradition, and innovation.
The Safety & Compliance Director ensures that warehouse and transportation operations across the company meet all relevant safety and regulatory standards. This role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing safety programs, conducting audits, managing compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Safety Programs: Develop and implement comprehensive metrics to monitor progress, identify potential issues early, and ensure accountability. Meet yearly goals for reducing the frequency, severity, and costs of incidents. Establish and lead health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives through teams and committees to achieve set goals and objectives.
- Conduct Audits and Inspections: Perform regular safety audits and inspections to identify risks, ensure compliance, and address potential hazards across all locations.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, FDA, and HACCP standards. Ensure all warehouse and transportation operations are fully compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Investigate Accidents and Incidents: Lead investigations into accidents and incidents, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Employee Training: Develop and deliver training programs for employees and management on safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and emergency response protocols.
- Manage Safety Team: Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals to ensure effective program execution and continuous improvement of safety protocols.
- Prepare Safety Reports: Analyze and prepare detailed reports for senior leadership on safety performance, incident rates, and regulatory compliance.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with operations, human resources, and other departments to embed safety into all business processes.
- Drive and Promote Zero-Incident Culture: Foster and advocate for a zero-incident HSE culture across the organization.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in safety and compliance, preferably in the food distribution or manufacturing industry.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong expertise in OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, FDA, and HACCP regulations.
- Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Travel: Ability to travel at least 50% of the time to various company locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is highly desirable.
- Industry Experience: Prior experience in food warehouse distribution environments is a plus.
By joining our team as the Director of Safety and Compliance, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and the quality of our products.
Ferraro Foods is an equal-opportunity employer
