For more than two decades, SMG has been a trusted partner for process management, improving workplace safety, and ensuring OSHA and other regulatory compliance on local, state, and federal levels for businesses ranging from food service distribution centers and restaurants to LTL freight carriers. We believe in holistic improvement to business processes driven by comprehensive data collection and analysis, empowering our clients to confidently and consistently implement effective health and safety protocols.
Michael brings decades of practical on-the-job experience to his leadership of SMG. He first developed his operational skills working in a bakery, then furthered his mechanical expertise working at a public utility where he eventually progressed to managing a shop of more than 300 employees. He then co-founded Safeway Management Group (SMG) with his father, Joseph. More than 25 years later, he continues to hone his leadership philosophy of trusting and empowering co-workers and clients. That trust remains the cornerstone of his approach to company growth and customer satisfaction.
John has been SMG's primary Health & Safety and Training client advisor for over 12 years, with a proven track record for effectively supporting customers across the country. He has implemented and monitored safety and training management processes that have significantly reduced incident rates and better prepared client personnel for optimal job performance. John has cultivated a distinctive ability to combine operational necessity with regulatory compliance and safety program effectiveness. He excels in working side-by-side with customers to provide support visibility and reliable consultation. He graduated from Manhattanville University, and worked at the Princeton Review and McDonald's Restaurant Distribution before joining SMG.
For over 10 years, Andrea has provided leadership that empowers SMG's staff and clients to meet their business goals. Her aptitude in safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance has led to customer satisfaction and company growth. She also excels in developing statistical analysis strategies that trend client nonconformance and foster innovative customer solutions for improving processes and increasing efficiency. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the College of Westchester.
Larry is regarded our resident expert in regulatory matters. Prior to his years with SMG,
Larry brought with him 20+ years of DOT expertise. Whether its internally, onsite with a customer or during employee training, Larry is well equipped and eager to share his wealth of knowledge. Larry is also a capable auditor in all our disciplines and spends
most of his time consulting clients.
Among his other attributes Larry supports the SMG team with his regulatory research, program reviews and mentoring our administrative staff. He is an invaluable resource for our team. For our customers he not only provides operational guidance, but moreover challenges them to be their very best. Larry earned his bachelor’s degree at Baruch College, is HACCP and FSMA certified and continually updates his education in DOT, OSHA and FDA regulations.
Jennie has been working for Safeway Management Group, Inc. since 2011. During her
tenor she’s become proficient with supporting customers and our team with all our
service offerings. Presently Jennie takes a lead role in our Quality Control and Stock
Recovery Management programs. She excels with monitoring customer activity and
recordkeeping to ensure they’re well prepared for regulatory and certification audits.
We also depend on Jennie to provide customer corrective action and root cause
analysis for long term improvement recommendations.
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