Safety Manager - Prime Meats LLC

About Prime Meats.

Prime Meats is a family-owned private meat packaging and distribution company based in Duluth, GA. Prime Meats has been serving restaurants, butcher shops, and grocery stores in the Southeast since 1992.

Overview:

This role is responsible for the administration of worldwide insurance programs, overseeing claims management, supporting safety initiatives, and mitigating risks through strategic planning and collaboration with stakeholders across the company.

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the company's global insurance and risk management programs, ensuring cost-effective insurance solutions, compliance, and protection against risks, while supporting operational and safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Insurance Program Management:

• Administer global insurance programs, including negotiations on premiums, deductibles, and terms.
• Manage relationships with brokers, underwriters, and third-party administrators.
• Handle annual insurance expenses exceeding $13M.
• Oversee the company's surety bond program and asset management.
• Lead due diligence for insurance aspects of acquisitions and divestitures.

Risk Management:

• Identify and analyze risk exposures; partner with brokers, claims administrators, and legal teams.
• Provide risk management expertise to executive leadership and operational teams.
• Ensure the implementation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.

Claims Oversight:

• Manage claims operations for workers’ compensation, general liability, property, and auto for 200 corporate locations.
• Lead claims settlement, ensuring cost-effective resolutions and compliance with state regulations.
• Investigate losses, evaluate liabilities, and develop strategies for settlement and risk mitigation.

Safety & Compliance Programs:

• Implement and audit safety programs across the organization, focusing on injury prevention and compliance.
• Collaborate with stores to ensure adherence to safety protocols and training.
• Develop internal safety training for operational staff.

Audit & Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct internal/external audits for workers' compensation and general liability.
• Create and manage Quality Assurance measures and workflow procedures for claims processing.
• Investigate and reduce Dram Shop claims, achieving annual savings of $1M.

Litigation & Claims Management:

• Manage litigation processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective claims resolution.
• Handle complex claims across multiple jurisdictions, including catastrophic claims.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in Risk Mgmt, Business Administration, Occupational Safety or Any Related Field.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance, claims management, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience managing insurance programs with significant budgets.
• Proven track record in developing safety and risk management programs.
• Strong negotiation and claims settlement experience.
• Jurisdictional knowledge in multiple states.
• Leadership experience, particularly in managing claims teams and implementing quality assurance processes.

We offer:

• Competitive pay ($60k-65k)
• • ($15k) Paid in Quarterly Bonus, Measured by KPI's
• Employee pricing on all of our Prime Meats products.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Medical/Dental/Vision health benefits.
• PTO/Vacation Days
• Referral Bonus Up to $200-500.