Description

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the Safety & Security management programs. This role has a strong focus on safety, incident investigations, auditing, training, recordkeeping, security, sustainability, ethics compliance, employee relations, and program implementation for location

 

Schedule: Mon-Thur 7:00am – 3:30pm 

Under direct supervision:

• Support the implementation of and compliance with global health & safety and security programs for the Distribution Center.

• Assist in leading the facility towards best-in-class incident investigations.

• Evaluate facility practices and procedures to assess risk and adherence to safety policy. Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities, or new prevention methods.

• Assist in the management of safety KPIs and reporting for the Distribution Center utilizing VF’s safety management system.

• Aid in ensuring all safety-related incidents at the Distribution Center are discussed, and followed up on by the leadership team, with appropriate actions taken to identify the root cause and resolve outstanding opportunities and corrective actions.

• Deliver safety training in a clear, concise, and effective manner. Support the facility in maintaining safety recordkeeping documentation.

• Aid in leading monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings to promote health and safety in the workplace by establishing communication and cooperation between employees and management.

• Assist in completing required safety and security audits and related action items, including following up with action item owners as needed.

• Regularly meet with North America network Health and Safety team to ensure compliance standards are met, company goals are achieved, and shared best practices are being implemented.

• Assist in ensuring loss prevention guidelines and operating procedures for the Distribution Center are met, and the facility remains in compliance with security requirements set forth by best practice standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills For Success

• High school diploma or equivalent education; associate degree preferred.

• 3 years of experience preferred, but not required.

• Attention to detail, keen powers of observation, and exemplary analytical skills are indispensable qualities.

• Proficiency in communication is paramount, requiring clear, timely, and consistent expression.

• Demonstrating the capability to effectively lead and manage others through influence, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and respect, is essential.

• It is imperative that one conducts their work with the utmost discretion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to always maintaining confidentiality.

• A robust command of word processing, reporting, and presentation software is highly coveted

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