Supervisor - Safety & Security

American Eagle Outfitters•Ottawa, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Security Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and productive high-volume Distribution Center in Ottawa, KS during the weekend daylight shift. This role coordinates day-to-day activities across the weekend to ensure consistent implementation of safety policies, incident response, and security protocols.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in building security, loss prevention, asset protection, or logistics operations.
A proven track record of dependability is essential.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
A strong desire and readiness to learn, apply, and take ownership of industrial safety standards, incident investigation methodologies, and federal OSHA regulations.
Highly adaptable generalist capable of adjusting to changing priorities and working independently without needing constant supervision.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a distinct operational drive, high attention to detail, and a sharp sense of urgency.
Proficiency with Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

A college degree or formal safety certifications (ASP/CSP) are not required; equivalent, real-world operational experience and capability are highly valued.
Experience with Vector EHS, AccessIT, and Ava CCTV systems is a plus.
OSHA 10/30, CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary safety resource and point of contact for all weekend operational departments.
Respond promptly to safety incidents and medical events. Assist with initial documentation, witness statements, and reporting to support the operations team.
Lead thorough accident and near-miss investigations for weekend events, utilizing root-cause analysis to deploy immediate and appropriate corrective actions.
Conduct regular floor safety observations, provide real-time feedback, and reinforce a proactive safety culture.
Take direct ownership of specific, assigned safety topics and regulatory programs (e.g., Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, or Fall Protection) to ensure all associated federal OSHA requirements are fully maintained.
Perform routine safety walks, hazard assessments, and facility inspections to proactively identify, isolate, and resolve unsafe conditions.
Assist with investigations related to theft, workplace violence concerns, or policy violations.
Issue and deactivate access cards, manage badge supplies, and maintain control of campus keys.
Support badge access issues, review camera footage when needed, and provide oversight for contract security guards.
Manage the site’s parking program, vehicle registrations, and visitor sign-in process.
Monitor security desk operations, video surveillance, fire/burglary alarms, and inbound/outbound trailer security.