Manager, Safety & Security

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Lead and Facilitate Injury and Incident Prevention Programs

• Coordinate and support monthly safety committee meetings
• Coach committee members and people leaders on safety leadership, best practices, and regulatory responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and reinforce standard safety and security policies and procedures
• Facilitate incident reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Ensure accurate documentation of all security and safety-related incidents and follow-up actions
• Conduct regular on-site and off-site safety and security walks and observations to proactively identify risks
• Train and empower operations and sales leaders to serve as effective safety and security champions
• Conduct and monitor weekly warehouse and driver safety observations to proactively identify unsafe acts and conditions

Incident Management (Accidents, Injuries, Near Misses)

• Coach Supervisors to lead and facilitate incident investigations, ensuring thorough evidence gathering and root cause analysis
• Coordinate timely internal and external reporting for all safety incidents and near misses
• Collaborate with operations leaders to investigate and address vehicle-related incidents involving bodily harm
• Collaborate with operations leaders to implement corrective and preventive measures to reduce incident recurrence
• Partner with workers’ compensation insurers, HR, Legal, and Operations to determine work-relatedness, minimize claim impact, and support return-to-work efforts
• Facilitate monthly market leadership incident reviews to align on trends, return to work plans, and improvement opportunities

Lead and Facilitate Security and Loss Prevention initiatives

• Partnering with Operations and Sales Managers, Human Resources, etc.
• Oversee and maintain security systems, including cameras, alarms, access control systems and badging.
• Manage relationships and performance of onsite security vendors to ensure effective operations.
• Oversee security protocols, policies, and procedures to protect staff, property, and assets.
• Collaborate with local management and stakeholders to resolve security concerns effectively.
• Delegate secondary Security on-site for back-up (Warehouse Manager or Executive Admin to assist)

Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA)

• Lead implementation and ongoing management of OSHA compliance programs, including required training and inspections
• Ensure readiness for regulatory audits, investigations, and emergency response activities
• Maintain accurate OSHA 300/300A logs in partnership with HR and third-party providers
• Monitor training completion and partner with leaders to address compliance gaps
• Collaborate with transportation and HR teams to ensure DOT compliance (training, documentation, reporting)

• Coordinate EPA compliance efforts by working with internal and external subject matter experts

Communication & Presentation –

• Develop and deliver clear, consistent EHS communications, training materials, and awareness campaigns
• Align safety and security messaging with operational priorities to strengthen engagement and ownership
• Present key safety metrics, trends, and initiatives to cross-functional teams and leadership
• Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership communication and reinforcement

• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Health or related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of safety experience in an industrial, warehouse, or wholesale/distribution environment
• This role is fully onsite and requires in-market presence. It is not a hybrid position.
• Demonstrated success implementing OSHA-compliant injury prevention programs in similar operational settings
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Proven ability to lead through a matrix structure and operationalize safety, health, and environmental programs
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention strategies
• Background in managing safety for driving and delivery operations, including offsite/mobile workers
• Familiarity with behavior-based safety systems and employee engagement programs
• Experience developing or supporting driver safety, defensive driving, and/or DOT compliance initiatives
• Professional certifications such as OSHA 30, ASP (Associate Safety Professional), or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) are strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
• Occasional carrying, overhead reaching and lifting of 15 pounds to perform various duties
• Occasional immediate reaching to perform various office duties
• Occasional Climb Stairs

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

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