Location: Madisonville,KY, USA
The foodservice professionals premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently. The Safety & Security Manager is responsible for a wide variety of tasks related to the overall well-being of warehouse personnel. They will facilitate all safety/security related training, discussion, and planning to ensure that a safe, yet productive environment is maintained. They will ensure the correct documentation and reporting of all safety related incidents and verify follow-up communication. Development and recommendation of policies to promote workplace safety/security will be essential. This position maintains extensive knowledge of various operations protocols and identifies areas for improved efficiencies while maintaining company policy and government regulations. Furthermore, the Safety & Security Manager will oversee a team of Safety Coordinators and Equipment Trainers. This team will be utilized to achieve all safety/security related goals and requirements. The Safety & Security Manager will advise the operations management team of safety issues, and act as the primary liaison with the Corporate Safety Coordinator, third party entities, and government agencies. Availability is fundamental for this role. Additional tasks may be performed as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Schedule and supervise safety/security related training for new hire onboarding, hazmat compliance, first aid, emergency response, and general workplace practices. Ensure that detailed documentation of above is maintained. This includes organized records of all employee certifications as required by their position. Communicate with government agencies such as OSHA as needed. Maintain current knowledge of government safety/security standards and regulations. Facilitate equipment and personal protection equipment (PPE) upkeep. Participate and/or assign prompt, thorough investigations of all safety/security incidents, identifying causes and recommending actions for eliminating risk and preventing future incidents. Perform and/or assign routine safety/security inspections throughout the entire property to ensure compliance with all relevant government regulations and company policy. Provide periodic updates to the management team with data driven information. Promote company culture and ensure that standards are maintained. Meet with individuals on the floor to discuss safe practices and build a better culture in relation to safety and security. Organize an employee safety committee and conduct monthly meetings to discuss safety related matters and measures. Coordinate an on-call schedule with operations management to respond to off-shift incidents. Maintain light duty documentation/tracking and cooperate with the management team to ensure restrictions are followed properly at all times. Facilitate policy recommendation, creation, review, and roll out. Preserve warehouse security by ensuring access points are secure. Work to meet deadlines as set forth by senior leadership. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Each employee is required to hold themselves to the highest level of professionalism. Leadership personnel must conduct themselves to the highest ethical standards and promote an environment that is free of negativity, gossip, or anything nonproductive to the work environment or culture. COMMUNICATION Know the various members of the leadership team and what their roles are. Provide exemplary leadership to each associate within the distribution center. Maintain standards of transparency within the employee relations role. Protect the confidentiality of sensitive employee information. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in training and development role; experience working with a large group of non-exempt employees preferred. Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required. Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change. Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations. Ability to work off-shift as required to respond to urgent needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 10 hours/day. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the ability to occasionally lift / carry 50-75lbs. and push / pull up to 150lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gasses. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS May require occasional travel to other facilities within the region. J-18808-Ljbffr