Posted:
1/27/2026, 4:21:54 AM
Location(s):
Atlanta, Georgia, United States ⋅ Georgia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
Welcome to Halperns Steak & Seafood! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Health and Safety Manager
Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Halperns’! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns' are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns' means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute.
There's a seat at our table for you…
What we offer:
Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
Dental, vision and other voluntary plans
Pre-Tax Saving Accounts
Profit Sharing
Family culture and career advancement opportunities
Position Summary:
This position plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety, analyzing HSE risks and hazards, and driving compliance within all . This position requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations, and the ability to effectively develop, communicate and implement initiatives designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, incidents and near misses.
This role proactively engages and partners with Leadership and teams within operations, food safety, maintenance at the locations to conform with HSE regulatory compliance while mitigating operational risks and hazards throughout continuous improvement and trend analysis. This role also monitors and audits all such programs for consistency and compliance and leads safety coordinators
Essential Functions:
Strategy & Program Development
Design & Implementation: Develop tailored HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) and security programs aligned with company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Risk Mitigation: Coach sites on identifying hazards and implementing controls via engineering solutions, administrative procedures, and PPE.
Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with North American (NA) teams to drive regional safety strategies and standardized solutions for common problems.
Site Support & Operational Execution
Hands-on Assistance: Provide direct support to US sites to meet HSE objectives, implement tools, and achieve organizational KPIs.
Incident Management: Lead investigations into severe incidents and near-misses; determine root causes and oversee corrective actions.
Warehouse Safety: Proactively identify warehouse-specific risks and ensure equipment and processes meet safety standards.
Auditing & Compliance
Inspections: Conduct routine site audits to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal GFS procedures.
Audit Preparedness: Lead regional audits and support sites before and after inspections to ensure total conformance.
Regulatory Monitoring: Stay current on changes in HSE laws and industry trends to keep company policies up to date.
Training & Mentorship
Coaching: Mentor local HSE resources and site leadership to foster professional growth and safety proficiency.
Education: Design and deliver safety training protocols covering equipment operation, hazard recognition, and emergency response.
Effectiveness Tracking: Monitor training impact through behavioral observations, knowledge audits, and incident data.
Data Analysis & Communication
Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor safety KPIs; analyze incident trends to drive data-informed decision-making.
Reporting: Communicate safety performance and compliance status regularly to divisional leadership.
Collaboration: Act as a liaison between management and employees to communicate initiatives and address safety concerns.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Expertise: In-depth knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and accident investigation techniques.
Problem Solving: Advanced deductive and inductive reasoning to identify risks and develop innovative, non-routine solutions.
Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Logistics: Ability to manage routine travel to various US specialty company sites.
Equipment / Tools / Technology:
Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications.
Must have knowledge of applications related to safety tracking and reporting.
Operation of a GFS provided vehicle.
May use other safety related diagnostic equipment
You are required to provide your most recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Halperns' Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Halperns' Steak & Seafood customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Halperns' Steak & Seafood. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
Website: https://halperns.com/
Headquarter Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1983
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Food and Beverage ⋅ Food Delivery ⋅ Supply Chain Management