Safety Manager

Parts Town•Pendergrass, GA

About The Position

The Safety Manager, internally known as “Keeps People Safe,” directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive environmental and safety programs, policies, and procedures for the Distribution Center. Under limited supervision, the role provides leadership, direction, and support to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. The Safety Manager develops relationships across all levels of the organization and promotes a strong safety culture through engagement with team members on the floor. The role includes developing safety policies and training, conducting inspections and incident follow-up, supporting emergency response and workers’ compensation processes, maintaining safety metrics and records, and working with internal teams and external regulatory agencies. The position also implements behavioral-based safety practices and drives continuous improvement through preventive measures and corrective actions.

Requirements

A degree in Environmental Health and Safety and/or at least 3–5 years of safety-role experience in a fulfillment center or manufacturing environment.
Commitment to the company’s values: Safety, Integrity, Passion, Courage, Community, and Innovation.
Ability to engage with team members at all levels, spend time on the floor, build relationships, and promote a strong safety culture.
Strong organization and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and attend to detail.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, hazardous materials, shipping of hazardous materials, and other applicable environmental, health, and safety standards.
Comfort working with technology such as safety apps and tablets, and previous experience monitoring security camera systems.
Proven ability to influence others effectively; team-player and self-starter qualities.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to move around for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.
Promote and enforce safe lifting practices through ergonomics training, compliance monitoring, and preventive measures to reduce musculoskeletal injuries.
Conduct safety inspections, identify potential hazards and risks, document findings, recommend corrective and preventive measures, and follow up on implementation.
Lead team-member engagement in safety initiatives and emergency response and first-aid efforts involving incidents such as fire, severe weather, hazardous materials, and occupational injuries.
Develop, maintain, and track cross-functional countermeasures and preventive measures arising from incident investigations and Gemba team findings.
Collaborate with HR on workers’ compensation claims and serve as the primary contact for the third-party claims administrator, focusing on early return-to-work strategies.
Help develop and implement occupational health and safety education systems and incident-prevention programs.
Maintain and update safety training records, report training deficiencies or gaps, and recommend improvements.
Implement and sustain a Behavioral-Based Safety program using observation, coaching, and positive reinforcement to address unsafe behaviors.
Maintain a safety KPI dashboard tracking metrics such as Injury Incident Rate, near-miss frequency, and closure of post-incident countermeasures within a 30-day goal.
Provide monthly and quarterly updates to leadership and recommend corrective actions based on trends.
Liaise with external regulatory agencies and follow up on safety and security non-conformance items to ensure compliance.