Safety & Loss Prevention Manager

Metro Supply Chain Holdings USA Inc•Monroe, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Loss Prevention Manager plays a critical role in protecting our most valuable assets: our people and our inventory. Working in a fast‑paced grocery warehouse environment, this leader is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, reducing workplace injuries (WC), minimizing shrink, and ensuring full compliance with food safety, OSHA, and company standards. The Safety & Loss Prevention Manager anticipates and identifies risks before they become incidents, accidents, or financial losses. The role leads all safety and loss‑prevention programs, conducts hazard assessments, oversees incident investigations, and partners closely with operational leaders to implement corrective actions and continuous improvements. Through strong communication, training, and on‑the‑floor engagement, this role ensures teams are equipped with the knowledge, tools, and practices needed to maintain a safe, secure, and compliant work environment. The Safety & Loss Prevention Manager serves as both a strategic advisor and a hands‑on leader, fostering accountability and supporting operational excellence across the facility. Unlike a standard retail store, a grocery warehouse involves heavy machinery (forklifts/pallet jacks) and perishable goods. This candidate needs to be as comfortable talking to a forklift operator about unsafe practices as they are talking to the GM about the financial impact of inventory shrink.

Requirements

Ability to spot a rack safety issue or a spilled pallet from across a 100k sq. ft. floor.
Proficiency in analyzing "Shrink vs. Sales" and "Total Recordable Incident Rates" (TRIR).
Experience managing IP-based CCTV, DVR systems, and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS).
Skilled in "Wicklander-Zulawski" or similar interview/interrogation techniques.
The ability to stay calm and direct others during fires, medical emergencies, or chemical leaks.
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Occupational Safety, or Business Management.
5+ years in Safety or Loss Prevention, with at least 2 years in a high-volume distribution or warehouse setting (Grocery/Big Box experience is a must).
OSHA 30-Hour Certification (General Industry) is required.

Nice To Haves

CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or LPC (Loss Prevention Certified) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the root cause analysis for all warehouse accidents, near-misses, and equipment damage.
Design and execute safety training programs, including Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certifications and emergency evacuation drills.
Chair the internal Safety Committee to review trends and implement "Safety First" cultural initiatives.
Maintain the OSHA 300 log and ensure the facility is always "audit-ready" for federal or state inspections.
Partner with Inventory Control to identify patterns in "missing" high-value grocery items and implement physical or systemic deterrents.
Manage CCTV systems, access control (badge entry), and guard services to prevent unauthorized entry and internal/external theft.
Conduct daily floor walks and weekly audits of loading docks, trash compactors, and shipping/receiving manifests.
Audit third-party delivery drivers and vendors to ensure adherence to security and food safety protocols.