Safety Advisor (Franklin, IN)

Overview:

The Safety Manager will develop and implement safety policies, respectfully impacts compliance to policies and develops auditing protocols. Influences the knowledge of regulations and safety culture to everyone, helping to eliminate incidents and noncompliance to regulations and encourages safety behavior. This position works closely with shared services from corporate, facility leadership, and various other functions, as well as external agencies and resources. 

This is a highly visible role for our organization and this individual must be an initiative-taker with a sense of urgency. The role requires you to effectively build relationships at all levels of the organization while providing exceptional support to our Operational leaders. To be successful, the leader will need to demonstrate leadership skills by being proactive in problem solving and finding solutions. Experience implementing change in a dynamic and growth environment – a plus. Prior experience working in a warehouse environment, 3PL, or distribution center required. Retail, Reverse Logistics/E-Commerce and/or startup experience a plus.

Job Summary:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Ability to develop, implement, enforce, and maintain safety policies and procedures.
  2. Lead and oversee safety training programs for associates at all levels.
  3. Conduct regular safety assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards.
  4. Investigate and analyze incidents and near misses to identify root causes and corrective actions.
  5. Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and reporting protocols ensuring strict confidentiality.
  6. Prepare and present safety reports to leadership.
  7. Manage all incident types to include associate incidents and comply with claims management protocols.
  8. Keeps abreast of, advises management, and ensures compliance with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations such as OSHA. Stay informed on industry best practices.
  9. Collaborate with on-site teams to address safety concerns, provide solutions, and implement improvements.
  10. Partner with vendors, client, and other external sources where required for safety related items.
  11. Develop, coach, and lead team members to elevate their skills and expertise.
  12. All other duties based on business needs.

Skills and Qualifications:

Professional certifications for EH&S such as HAZWOPER, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other Occupational Safety certifications. Hazardous material training/certification required.

  1. A bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety or other related fields preferred. At least 5 to 7 years’ experience in EH&S or related field.
  2. Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA)
  • Ability to navigate CCTV Systems.
  • Strong time management, decision making, and prioritization skills.
  • Fosters environment of integrity and accountability.
  • Must work well in a demanding environment.
  1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other agencies, and the public.
  2. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  3. Plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
  4. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills. Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish).
  5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  6. Strong business acumen.
  7. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
  8. Manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
  9. Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization.
  10. Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis.
  11. Learn and adapt to current technology needs.
  12. Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.

For more information, please contact Ben Turner bturner@ngroup.biz.