Director, Safety & Loss Prevention

Deckers Brands • Goleta, CA

104d • $180,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Director, Safety & Loss Prevention will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of safety and security programs across US corporate offices, distribution centers, and satellite locations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and initiatives that ensure workplace safety, reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, protect company assets, and promote a proactive culture of safety throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Security Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety programs, and risk management practices.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, crisis management, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present actionable insights.
• Certifications preferred: CSP, ASP, CHSP, CFI, CPP, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in safety, loss prevention, safety management, and security operations, within a corporate and multi-site environment, including distribution centers.
• Demonstrated success in leading safety and loss prevention programs across multiple facilities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills with proven ability to manage cross-functional teams across multiple sites.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel (up to 40%) to offices and distribution center locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization’s safety and loss prevention strategy in alignment with company goals.
• Partner with Business, Operations, Facilities, HR, Compliance, Internal Audit, Information Security and other cross-functional teams to drive safety and security initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of managers, supervisors, and specialists to ensure effective execution of safety and LP programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective action plans for workplace hazards.
• Lead investigations of safety incidents, security breaches, and workplace accidents.
• Maintain documentation and reporting protocols for audits, insurance partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Serve as subject matter expert and primary point of contact during crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity events.
• Develop and implement training programs that promote safety awareness and loss prevention best practices.
• Foster a culture of accountability and safety engagement across all levels of the organization.
• Increase employee participation and awareness in safety programs (measured via safety committee attendance, hazard reporting, etc.).
• Monitor and analyze KPIs related to incidents, injuries, shrink, and compliance.
• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights.
• Support overall global facilities or other functions as needed with ad hoc requests or opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, LP, security, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses
• Financial Planning and wellbeing
• Time away from work
• Extras, discounts and perks
• Growth and Development
• Health and Wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees