District Health, Safety, & Security Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Promote a culture of security, safety, compliance, and risk awareness throughout the district.
• Champion Expeditors' 10 Cultural Attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
• Educate and coach employees, management, and service providers on security and health & safety standards, incident reporting, and best practices.
• Participate in District Business Review meetings to address security and safety concerns, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a visible advocate for workplace safety, security awareness, and operational excellence.

Security, Safety & Compliance Management

• Lead implementation and maintenance of Expeditors Security Standards, Health & Safety Standards, and Operational Process Standards.
• Ensure 100% compliance with applicable local security, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage workplace security and safety risk assessments to identify hazards, vulnerabilities, and mitigation opportunities.
• Support district business continuity planning, testing, and recovery initiatives.
• Manage corrective and preventive actions related to security and safety incidents, audits, assessments, and inspections.
• Monitor and ensure timely closure of corrective actions and improvement opportunities within established timelines.

Incident Management & Investigations

• Lead investigations of all security incidents, workplace injuries, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure security incidents, safety incidents, and near misses are reported, investigated, documented, and closed within required timeframes.
• Communicate incident findings and trends to district leadership and Regional/CHQ Security and Safety teams.

Systems & Facility Management

• Manage security and health & safety systems, including:
  • CCTV and surveillance systems
  • Access control and intrusion alarm systems
  • Fire protection systems and extinguishers
  • Security and Health & Safety Portals
  • Material handling equipment and related safety resources
• Monitor system effectiveness and recommend process and system improvements.
• Support facility security and safety inspections and ensure appropriate corrective actions are completed.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison for security and health & safety matters with:
  • District leadership and employees
  • Regional and CHQ Security and Safety teams
  • Customers and customer audit teams
  • Service providers and carriers
  • Law enforcement and regulatory authorities
• Keep district management informed of regulatory changes, new initiatives, best practices, and training opportunities.
• Support customer audits, assessments, and security or safety compliance inquiries.
• Assist sales and account management teams with customer-specific security and safety requirements.

Service Provider & Operational Oversight

• Conduct onboarding and ongoing reviews of service providers to verify compliance with security and safety expectations.
• Perform service provider risk assessments and communicate findings to responsible managers.
• Monitor remediation plans and ensure timely resolution of non-compliant findings.
• Support operational teams in maintaining compliance with district standards and customer requirements.

CTPAT, AEO & Regulatory Programs

• Maintain working knowledge of CTPAT, AEO, and other applicable World Customs Organization security programs.
• Coordinate preparation for validation visits, audits, and assessments.
• Facilitate post-validation reviews and implementation of improvement actions.
• Promote awareness of program benefits and business continuity advantages.

Training & Development

• Deliver and facilitate security and health & safety training programs.
• Conduct new employee, service provider, facility lockdown, emergency response, and job-specific safety orientations.
• Ensure training content is tailored to employee roles and responsibilities.
• Facilitate internal and external training sessions as required.
• Attend required regional conference calls, training programs, and development activities.
• Maintain required certifications and complete all assigned development plans.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Development Requirements

• Ability to lead security, safety, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Strong investigation, communication, training, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations, security systems, and supply chain security programs.
• Ability to influence and educate employees at all organizational levels.
• Preferred certifications or development paths:
  • Level I Trainer Certification
  • Level I Supply Chain Security Certification
  • Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Other relevant health & safety certifications

Physical Requirements

• Regular use of standard office equipment, including computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and multifunction devices.
• Ability to conduct facility walkthroughs, inspections, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Ability to work both on-site and off-site as needed.
• Functions performed primarily in an office environment with periodic warehouse and operational facility exposure.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus