Warehouse Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse Safety Manager is responsible for managing processes and protocol in the area of warehouse safety and compliance. Success in this role is defined by maintaining the highest level of compliance and safety to include the reduction of accident/incident frequency while embracing the company's philosophy and culture.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Additional Skills/Aptitude:

• Government regulations and safety compliance; strong working knowledge and understanding of safety rules and regulations at all levels of government including OSHA, Cal-OSHA, DOT
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Knowledge of the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous risk improvement
• Strong analytical skills
• Strategic thinking abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to influence, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Team player and self-starter
• Exhibits positivity, passion, integrity and responsibility
• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The associate is required to sit. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm. The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the work environment are typically low to moderate.