National Safety Manager

Company Summary:

Lindenmeyr Munroe is a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1859. We are the leading independent provider of paper, packaging, wide format, and facility solutions in the U.S., offering a comprehensive selection of products and services. With local sales teams, inventory, and transportation, we prioritize accessibility and exceptional service for our customers. As part of Central National Gottesman Inc., a global leader in the forest products industry, we bring the strength of a worldwide organization to our local operations.

Position Summary

The Director of Safety & Risk Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the organization's safety, risk management, workers' compensation, and vehicle accident prevention programs. This position serves as the organization's senior safety professional and is accountable for creating a safety-first culture across all warehouse, transportation, fleet, and administrative operations. This position can be located in Purchase, NY, Dallas, Hartford or Boston!

Essential Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Program Management

• Lead the development of safety policies, procedures, training programs, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety accountability throughout the organization.
• Conduct regular safety audits, facility inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Analyze injury, accident, and near-miss trends to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide safety leadership and guidance to warehouse, transportation, and operational management teams.

Workers' Compensation & Claims Management

• Oversee all workers' compensation claims from inception through closure.
• Manage relationships with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, medical providers, and legal counsel.
• Ensure timely claim reporting, investigation, and documentation.
• Lead return-to-work and transitional duty programs to minimize lost-time costs.
• Review claim reserves, settlement strategies, and litigation exposure in conjunction with Vice President and Sr. Vice President of Operations.
• Analyze workers' compensation trends and implement strategies to reduce frequency and severity.
• Monitor claim costs and develop initiatives to lower overall workers' compensation expenses.

Fleet Safety & Auto Liability Management

• Lead all fleet safety and accident prevention programs.
• Manage all vehicle accident investigations and auto liability claims.
• Partner with fleet and transportation leadership to improve driver safety performance.
• Analyze accident trends using telematics, video systems, and operational data.
• Develop strategies to reduce preventable accidents, DOT violations, and overall fleet risk.

Warehouse Safety Operations

• Oversee safety programs within warehouse and distribution operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Lead accident investigations and corrective action plans.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve safety performance while maintaining productivity standards.
• Drive initiatives focused on powered industrial equipment, pedestrian safety, ergonomics, housekeeping, and hazard reduction.

Compliance & Regulatory Administration

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and applicable state regulations.
• Manage regulatory reporting and documentation requirements.
• Serve as the organization's primary contact during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update company programs accordingly.
• Ensure required employee certifications, training records, and compliance documentation are maintained.

Training & Employee Development

• Develop and deliver safety leadership training for management and frontline employees.
• Facilitate new hire safety orientation and ongoing compliance training.
• Mentor operational leaders in accident prevention and incident management.
• Drive employee engagement through safety committees, recognition programs, and communication initiatives.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to monitor organizational safety performance.
• Track key performance indicators including:
• OSHA Recordable Rate
• Lost Time Injury Rate
• Severity Rate
• Workers' Compensation Costs
• Auto Liability Costs
• Preventable Accident Frequency
• Driver Safety Metrics
• Safety Training Compliance
• Present regular updates to executive leadership regarding safety performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. 10 years of progressive safety leadership experience, including multi-site warehouse and transportation operations. Experience managing workers' compensation, auto liability claims, OSHA and DOT compliance. CSP, CDS, ASP, CRM or similar certifications preferred

Travel Requirements

Travel required approximately 40% to 50% of the time for audits, training, safety meetings, accident investigations, and company events throughout 42 distributions centers all located east of the Mississippi.

Safety Leadership & Program Management

Lead the development of safety policies

Equal Opportunity Employment

Lindenmeyr Munroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.