Distribution Center Safety Manager

AutoZone; Providence Forge (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a DC Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives at our Distribution Center. You will train teams, investigate incidents, analyze injury trends, and drive continuous safety improvements across the DC and regional operations.

The role requires an associate degree in OH&S or related field, 1–2 years in safety or loss prevention, and strong leadership skills. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. AutoZone offers competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• Spanish fluency a plus.
• 1–2 years of experience in Loss Prevention or OH&S.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into action.
• Passion for safety and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety Training Programs: new hire safety training, refresher courses, and post-incident retraining.
• Investigate and implement corrective actions for accidents and injuries.
• Analyze injury trend data to reduce incidents.
• Serve as safety expert for DC and regions, with reports.
• Perform facility inspections and lead safety initiatives.
• Support security operations and fire prevention programs.
• Collaborate with regional staff and store managers on safety strategies.
• Lead safety-related projects from development to evaluation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Safety mindset

Education

Associate’s degree in OH&S

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive DC Safety Manager to lead the charge in creating a safe, compliant, and energized work environment at our Distribution Center. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on solving problems, training teams, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to join a company that powers the road ahead.

Responsibilities

• What You’ll Do:
  
• Lead Safety Training Programs
  Deliver engaging new hire safety training, annual refresher courses, powered industrial vehicle training, and post-incident retraining.
  
• Investigate & Innovate
  Conduct thorough accident and injury investigations, facilitate reenactments, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  
• Analyze & Act
  Use injury trend data to develop targeted action plans that reduce incident rates and improve workplace safety.
  
• Be the Safety Expert
  Serve as the go-to safety resource for your DC and the regions it supports, providing guidance, training, and injury analysis reports every period.
  
• Inspect & Improve
  Perform regular facility inspections, identify hazards, and lead initiatives to eliminate unsafe behaviors and conditions.
  
• Support Security Operations
  Oversee physical and personnel security in the absence of the Loss Prevention Manager, including fire prevention systems and property protection programs.
  
• Collaborate Across Teams
  Partner with regional staff, District Managers, and Store Managers to promote safety awareness and drive proactive safety strategies.
  
• Lead Special Projects
  Spearhead safety-related projects, from development to evaluation, ensuring continuous improvement in safety performance.
  

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent formal training in Occupational Health & Safety or related field
  
• Fluent in Spanish a plus
  
• 1–2 years of experience in Loss Prevention or Occupational Health & Safety
  
• Strong communication and leadership skills
  
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into action
  
• Passion for safety and a proactive mindset
  

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

An applicant’s criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the position sought and the criminal offense, the nature of the offense, any documentation or information demonstrating the rehabilitation of the applicant, the time elapsed since the offense, and any other relevant information. This includes compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act.

As permitted by state or local law, AutoZone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of AutoZone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors.

Philadelphia Fair Chance poster: https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

Job Info

• Job Identification 136212
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 02:07 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 123 S Front St, Memphis, TN, 38103, US