Senior Safety Manager

Distribution Center Divisional Senior Safety Manager

The Distribution Center Divisional Senior Safety Manager plays a vital role in maintaining safety in the distribution center. This is a hybrid position. Candidate residing near a major airport in Atlanta, DC, Chicago, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, or New York will be considered. Under the direction of the Headquarters Director of Safety, this position will implement and oversee all aspects of the company safety programs for their assigned distribution centers in their division. These programs aim to prevent incidents and injuries. The Divisional Safety Senior Manager will work closely with other departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage division-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to site safety managers within the division, ensuring consistency and alignment of safety practices across all locations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of facilities, equipment, and processes at divisional sites to identify potential hazards and risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with site management teams to address safety concerns and develop strategies to improve safety performance.
• Lead divisional safety training sessions for employees, supervisors, and managers to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols and best practices.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses at divisional sites to determine root causes and implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of recurrence.
• Maintain records of safety incidents, inspections, training sessions, and compliance activities at the divisional level.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to workplace safety, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies at the divisional level and participate in audits and inspections as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in safety management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with site management teams and influence change at the divisional level.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful safety programs across multiple locations.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Commitment to upholding high standards of integrity and professionalism, with a focus on supporting our team members and delivering for our customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation preferred.

Leadership

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.
• Develops high-performing teams by providing inclusive leadership, attracting and developing world-class talent, providing ongoing feedback, and building trust across the organization.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work in a warehouse environment with exposure to various weather conditions and noise levels.
• Ability to travel in assigned Division at least 50% of the time.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.