Safety & Risk Manager

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Position Summary : The Safety & Risk Manager will lead and develop safety points of contact and committees within a Distribution Center, Retail, Manufacturing, or Transportation. Will create and execute leadership development plans for the designated teams. Partner with leadership to execute Living Spaces safety, risk, and environmental policies and ensure compliance with all applicable local and regional regulations. Will communicate team expectations, provide frequent feedback, and ensure the team is executing the vision of the Living Spaces safety program.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with all applicable Living Spaces safety policies
• Possess a thorough understanding of local / regional / domestic regulations and company policy
• Lead initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for team members
• Establish high-quality relationships with site and business unit leadership
• Measure the network's performance against published safety policy requirements
• Identify a plan for the site to implement and fix identified deficiencies
• Drive accountability for the plan
• Analyze safety metrics and review incident trends to justify resource allocation to highest-risk areas
• Perform frequent site safety audits to identify non-compliance equipment or processes
• Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to risks and prevent injuries at other retail locations
• Audit recordkeeping practices and incident entries to ensure compliance with Living Spaces standards and local regulations
• Audit workplace organization and team member behaviors to ensure training, auditing, and scoring methods are accurate and consistent
• Ensure site leadership and team members are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy; audit the quality, delivery, and effectiveness of all required safety training
• Demonstrate proven leadership and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate and influence without formal hierarchy
• Exhibit highly developed interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with all levels of the organization
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including day, night, and weekends

Qualifications

Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from four-year college or university in science, Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Health or related field. 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in safety and risk programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations. Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics or distribution center environments. Demonstrated expertise in safety rules and regulations including fall protection, industrial lift truck, warehouse operations, and ergonomics. In-depth knowledge of OSHA, environmental law, and health and safety at work state and federal legislation. Prior experience with Worker's Compensation case management. Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Computer Skills : Basic knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Certificates and Licenses : Certified Safety Professional preferred

Position Hiring Range

Compensation : $91,725.00 - $122,300.00

Benefits Include

Equal Opportunity Employer : It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected characteristics.

E-Verify : Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are verified through DHS and SSA systems.

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