Safety Manager

Description

URM Stores is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Safety Manager with a proven record of implementing strategic, data-driven approaches to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management. Reporting to the Director of Insurance & Safety, this leadership position plays a key role in fostering a culture where safety is not just a priority—but a deeply embedded organizational value.

The Safety Manager will enhance, implement, and manage comprehensive warehouse safety programs that align with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices. This position is responsible for promoting safety awareness, encouraging team engagement, and driving accountability across departments while ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations.

Working closely with the Director of Insurance & Safety, the Safety Manager will conduct safety assessments, lead incident investigations, perform compliance audits, and ensure that safety programs and policies are effectively implemented to support a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment.

Not currently in the Spokane, WA or Coeur d’Alene, ID area? URM Stores offers relocation assistance and temporary housing for the right candidate!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in alignment with URM’s corporate EHS standards.
• Maintain strong visibility on the warehouse floor to actively promote, support, and reinforce daily safe work practices. 
• Champion a proactive, positive safety culture across warehouse operations. 
• Partner with the Director of Insurance & Safety and Warehouse Operations to identify, prioritize, and apply industry best practices in safety and compliance. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute EHS initiatives that enhance operational performance and employee well-being. 
• Ensure that EHS requirements are clearly communicated, understood, and consistently met across all facilities. 
• Conduct and coordinate regular EHS inspections, self-assessments, and compliance audits in accordance with company and regulatory standards. 
• Provide EHS oversight and risk management support during the installation or modification of equipment and processes. 
• Partner with Transportation leadership to develop and implement safety programs ensuring compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and other transportation safety regulations. 
• Participate in and support EHS audits and environmental monitoring (e.g., noise, air quality, chemical exposure) to maintain compliance with internal and external standards.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive EHS experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment. 
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory frameworks. 
• Working understanding of ergonomic assessments and risk mitigation strategies. 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills across all levels of the organization. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food distribution, food manufacturing, or grocery operations. 
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation preferred. 
• Familiarity with food safety standards such as GMPs, audits, and regulatory inspections (USDA, FDA). 
• Ability to align EHS and food safety goals in collaboration with Quality Assurance teams. 
• Experience with cold storage, temperature-controlled environments, and safe warehouse practices for perishable goods.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today and take the next step in your career with URM Stores—the leading food distributor in the Inland Northwest.

A Legacy of Local Impact Since 1921For over a century, URM has been the powerhouse behind independent grocers, operating as a proud retailer-owned cooperative. Our mission? To fuel the success of local, community-focused grocery stores by handling everything from purchasing and warehousing to timely delivery of top-quality merchandise.

What sets us apart? Our unique cooperative model means our Member-Owners aren’t just customers—they’re shareholders. We reinvest in their success by returning net earnings from Patronage Department activities as patronage dividends.

Today, URM has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise, employing more than 3,000 dedicated team members across URM and our thriving subsidiaries—Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce. And we're just getting started.

We work in a supportive team environment and in addition to our amazing culture, our employees enjoy many perks, and below are a few of the highlights of our complete compensation package:

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. Salary range $80,000 - $90,000 annually DOE plus so much more!
• Insurance Benefits – So that our non-union employees have more to take home from their paycheck, URM pays 100% of the Medical/Dental/Vision/RX Insurance premiums for the employee and over 93% for the employee’s dependents!
• 401k Retirement Plan with an amazing Company match up to 9% of your annual salary!
• Subsidized Life Insurance for employees and great rates for the employee’s family.
• Company paid Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Cancer Insurance available.
• Life Flight Insurance at Special Rate.
• Great vacation plan!
• Six Paid Holidays and four Paid Personal Holidays.
• Paid Sick Days.
• Paid Volunteer Service Day! Get paid to volunteer at your favorite non-profit!
• Experience enjoyable Company sponsored activities through events like URM March Madness Brackets, Family Hockey Night with the Chiefs, Holiday Mingle & Jingle with great raffle giveaways, Summer Evening Wine & Music Event, and Winter Break Movie Night, which are just a glimpse of the fun we have to offer for employees and their families!
• Plus, enjoy a variety of Corporate discounts, from gym memberships, cell phone plans, to computer discounts!
• We also offer an Amazing Employee Discount Program at our Company-owned Grocery Stores!!!!

URM Stores, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and workplace practices.

Please note: All selected candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, as URM maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000