District Health, Safety, & Security Manager

Expeditors•Memphis, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The District Health, Safety, & Security Manager will promote a culture of security, safety, compliance, and risk awareness throughout the district. This role involves educating and coaching employees, management, and service providers on security and health & safety standards, incident reporting, and best practices. The manager will serve as a visible advocate for workplace safety, security awareness, and operational excellence, participating in District Business Review meetings to address security and safety concerns, trends, and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Ability to lead security, safety, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
Strong investigation, communication, training, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of workplace safety regulations, security systems, and supply chain security programs.
Ability to influence and educate employees at all organizational levels.
Regular use of standard office equipment, including computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and multifunction devices.
Ability to conduct facility walkthroughs, inspections, investigations, and risk assessments.
Ability to work both on-site and off-site as needed.
Functions performed primarily in an office environment with periodic warehouse and operational facility exposure.

Nice To Haves

Level I Trainer Certification
Level I Supply Chain Security Certification
Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Other relevant health & safety certifications

Responsibilities

Promote a culture of security, safety, compliance, and risk awareness throughout the district.
Champion Expeditors' 10 Cultural Attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
Educate and coach employees, management, and service providers on security and health & safety standards, incident reporting, and best practices.
Participate in District Business Review meetings to address security and safety concerns, trends, and improvement opportunities.
Serve as a visible advocate for workplace safety, security awareness, and operational excellence.
Lead implementation and maintenance of Expeditors Security Standards, Health & Safety Standards, and Operational Process Standards.
Ensure 100% compliance with applicable local security, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.
Manage workplace security and safety risk assessments to identify hazards, vulnerabilities, and mitigation opportunities.
Support district business continuity planning, testing, and recovery initiatives.
Manage corrective and preventive actions related to security and safety incidents, audits, assessments, and inspections.
Monitor and ensure timely closure of corrective actions and improvement opportunities within established timelines.
Lead investigations of all security incidents, workplace injuries, near misses, and safety concerns.
Conduct root cause analysis and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure security incidents, safety incidents, and near misses are reported, investigated, documented, and closed within required timeframes.
Communicate incident findings and trends to district leadership and Regional/CHQ Security and Safety teams.
Manage security and health & safety systems, including: CCTV and surveillance systems, Access control and intrusion alarm systems, Fire protection systems and extinguishers, Security and Health & Safety Portals, Material handling equipment and related safety resources.
Monitor system effectiveness and recommend process and system improvements.
Support facility security and safety inspections and ensure appropriate corrective actions are completed.
Serve as the primary liaison for security and health & safety matters with District leadership and employees, Regional and CHQ Security and Safety teams, Customers and customer audit teams, Service providers and carriers, Law enforcement and regulatory authorities.
Keep district management informed of regulatory changes, new initiatives, best practices, and training opportunities.
Support customer audits, assessments, and security or safety compliance inquiries.
Assist sales and account management teams with customer-specific security and safety requirements.
Conduct onboarding and ongoing reviews of service providers to verify compliance with security and safety expectations.
Perform service provider risk assessments and communicate findings to responsible managers.
Monitor remediation plans and ensure timely resolution of non-compliant findings.
Support operational teams in maintaining compliance with district standards and customer requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of CTPAT, AEO, and other applicable World Customs Organization security programs.
Coordinate preparation for validation visits, audits, and assessments.
Facilitate post-validation reviews and implementation of improvement actions.
Promote awareness of program benefits and business continuity advantages.
Deliver and facilitate security and health & safety training programs.
Conduct new employee, service provider, facility lockdown, emergency response, and job-specific safety orientations.
Ensure training content is tailored to employee roles and responsibilities.
Facilitate internal and external training sessions as required.
Attend required regional conference calls, training programs, and development activities.
Maintain required certifications and complete all assigned development plans.