Safety Manager

Warehouse Services, Inc.•Woodruff, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager leads workplace safety within warehouse operations, partnering with operations leadership and employees to identify hazards, prevent injuries, strengthen safety practices, and maintain compliance with applicable requirements. The role involves spending time on the warehouse floor coaching employees and supervisors and following corrective actions through completion. The listed duties are major duties and are not necessarily the only duties performed. The Safety Manager leads and improves safety programs, conducts inspections and audits, investigates incidents, coordinates safety training, maintains records, analyzes safety performance, and supports emergency preparedness and contractor safety. The role also addresses facility service and safety issues, communicates accident information and recommendations to top management, represents the company in dealings with government agencies, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The position is based in Woodruff, South Carolina, and may require work across shifts as needed.

Requirements

Three or more years of occupational safety experience in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or a related environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 General Industry standards and common warehouse hazards.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
Experience with safety management systems, customer audits, and warehouse performance reporting.
Experience conducting incident investigations, safety inspections, employee training, and corrective-action follow-up.
Strong communication skills and ability to engage hourly employees, supervisors, and senior leadership.
Sound judgment and ability to address unsafe conditions promptly and professionally.
Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work across shifts as needed to support training, investigations, and operational needs.
Final candidates must have a solid work history and pass a pre-employment background check and post-offer drug screen and physical.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 511 and OSHA 501 certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the facility’s safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct daily floor walkthroughs, documented inspections, and safety audits to identify hazards and verify corrective actions.
Partner with operations leadership to address risks involving forklifts, pedestrians, loading docks, material handling, ergonomics, housekeeping, and equipment.
Investigate injuries, near misses, and property damage incidents; identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
Coordinate new-hire safety orientation, recurring training, safety meetings, and powered industrial truck training and evaluations.
Maintain accurate training records, inspection reports, incident documentation, and applicable OSHA records.
Monitor safety performance, analyze incident trends, and communicate improvement priorities to leadership.
Support emergency preparedness, evacuation drills, fire prevention, and contractor safety.
Coordinate with Human Resources and operations on incident follow-up, workers’ compensation matters, and return-to-work activities.
Promote prompt reporting of injuries, hazards, and near misses while encouraging employee participation in safety improvements.
Manage potential issues relating to facilities service provision, waste disposal, buildings, fire safety equipment, electrical testing, and safety audit non-compliances.
Provide top management with information on accidents, causes, and costs, and recommend long-range accident-reduction and cost-containment objectives.
Represent the company in dealings with government agencies on safety and health matters.
Stay current with policies, regulations, and industrial processes, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulatory agencies.
Ensure compliance with CTPAT security requirements and participate in customer audits.
Hold employees and leaders accountable for established safety expectations through consistent coaching and follow-up.