Safety Manager

Warehouse Services•Woodruff, SC

1d•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 regular 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 oversees facility safety programs and procedures, conducts inspections and audits, investigates incidents, coordinates training, maintains safety records, monitors performance, and supports emergency preparedness and contractor safety. The role also addresses facilities-service issues, waste disposal, building and fire-safety equipment, electrical testing, and audit non-compliances; advises top management on accidents and prevention objectives; represents the company in dealings with government agencies on safety and health matters; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations. The role includes familiarity with CTPAT security requirements and participation in customer audits. The position is located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Candidates must have a solid work history and pass a pre-employment background check and a post-offer drug screen and physical.

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.
Solid work history; ability to pass a pre-employment background check and post-offer drug screen and physical.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 511 certification.
OSHA 501 certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve facility 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; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate new-hire safety orientation, recurring training, safety meetings, and powered industrial truck training and evaluations.
Maintain 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 and encourage employee participation in safety improvements.
Manage potential issues related to facilities service provision, waste disposal, buildings, fire-safety equipment, electrical testing, and safety-audit non-compliances.
Provide top management with information about 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 safety expectations through consistent coaching and follow-up.
Work across shifts as needed to support training, investigations, and operational needs.