Safety and Loss Prevention Manager

Summary

To provide effective management and Leadership of Safety/Loss Prevention Programs to proactively reduce the risk of incidents, accidents, and agency loss. Plans and implements safety and health programs while creating process improvements to minimize and prevent loss and protect company assets. Reduces company shrinkage by recommending and assisting in the implementation of effective Loss Prevention programs and policies. Assists in implementation of programs for OSHA compliance, CARF, and Department of Labor (DOL) regulatory standards while promoting a safe workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Directly supervises Safety and Loss Prevention support staff and conducts on the job training on as needed basis. Ensure professional performance of the team following Palmetto Goodwill's core I-Care values and Department guiding principles that support a culture of "Amazing Customer Experience", "ACE"

* Evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions for the prevention of accidents, injuries and loss/shrinkage.

* Develop, implement, and maintain company safety and loss prevention policies, procedures, and programs.

* Conduct analysis of trends for all company related accidents, safety and loss prevention incidents.

* Create a solid curriculum of up-to-date safety and loss prevention training material. Oversees a wide variety of training on the organization's safety and loss prevention programs and various other required programs.

* Maintains current knowledge of state, federal and OSHA regulations with regard to safety programs and Loss Prevention ensuring compliance.

* Implement a monthly safety and Loss Prevention training program for all staff.

* Direct loss prevention and Safety audit programs including target store audits, safety audits, Loss Prevention Audits, and electronic surveillance audits.

* Assists in the development, maintenance, and practice of all agency safety policies in order to comply with state and federal laws.

* Implement a Safety and a Loss Prevention committee to drive continuous improvement efforts

* Follow up post-incident to ensure proper corrective measures and training are implemented.

* Drive the organization's compliance with all agency policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout the work areas; maintains same to meet CARF, Department of Labor, and other regulatory standards.

* Prepare, submit, and maintain all required safety documentation with regard to OSHA regulations, CARF guidelines and Agency requirements.

* Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.

* Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

* Proven record of experience, high achievement, and success in program deployment; able to take a general idea from concept to practical implementation with little or no oversight.

* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

* Strong team and meeting facilitation skills; ability to effectively present information to management.

* Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

* Write routine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; high attention to detail and accuracy.

* Respond effectively and efficiently to inquiries and/or complaints.

* Problem solving skills and analysis; ability to collect data, establish facts, and make valid conclusions.

* Exercise discretion and manage confidential information.

* Ability to coordinate, instruct, check and/or verify the work of others.

* Thrive in a team-based environment; interact professionally with a diverse employee base.

* Proficiency in office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

* Valid driver's license and automobile insurance acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance carrier; frequent travel maybe required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist(s) and provides training as needed. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency's policies and procedures. Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning and directing work; addressing complaints and reporting circumstances to the Director and/or appropriate Agency departments.

Education and Experience

High school Diploma plus two (2) years of experience in workplace safety, personnel security, loss prevention or a related discipline. A Two to Four year degree is preferred. Two - four years of managerial experience preferred. Experience in implementing safety or Loss Prevention programs, as well as a working knowledge of Loss Prevention Best Practices, OSHA, NFPA, and similar regulations and consensus standards governing safety, fire protection, and emergency response. A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

* Frequently required to: use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear.

* Regularly required to: walk; sit; stand; bend; use close, distance and peripheral vision; use depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Occasionally required to: lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The employee is occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions. In the performance of duties, the employee may be exposed to dust, odors, extreme heat and/or cold. The noise level is usually moderate.