Loss Prevention Manager

Solid Waste Management; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Waste Management is seeking a Loss Prevention Manager to lead safety and loss prevention programs across the department. You will plan staff work, set goals, and ensure compliant safety practices while coordinating with other divisions and external agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in risk management or safety engineering, at least six years in loss prevention or safety management, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in risk management or safety engineering, sufficient year for experience.
• Six years of professional experience in loss prevention, risk management, or safety management.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Advanced certification in Risk Management or Safety is preferred (ARM, CIH, CSP).

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities and programs.
• Develop policies, goals and priorities for assigned programs.
• Monitor service delivery efficiency and staffing levels.
• Define safety objectives and establish safety standards.
• Oversee safety inspections, audits and testing of facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate with department managers to mitigate hazards and analyze losses.
• Administer outside services and contracts related to Loss Prevention.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate staff; support staff development.
• Assist in annual budget development and monitor expenditures.
• Serve on boards and prepare staff reports.
• Provide staff support to higher level management.
• Conduct organizational studies and propose policy modifications.
• Coordinate Aviation Department medical program and random drug testing when assigned.
• Attend professional meetings to stay current in safety and loss prevention.

Skills

Supervision

Risk management

Safety engineering

Loss prevention

Budgeting

Staff training

Audits & inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management or safety engineering

Job description

Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the Loss Prevention and/or Safety programs and activities within the assigned department or division; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to higher level supervisory or management staff.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
2. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
3. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures. Recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
4. Define safety objectives for the assigned loss prevention program; establish safety standards and criteria; develop safe working practices for all employees.
5. Oversee and participate in periodic safety inspections, safety audits and testing services of facilities, equipment, vehicles, noise levels, toxic atmospheres and unsafe conditions.
6. Provide support to the Light Duty/Return-to-Work Coordinator with identifying light duty assignments using job descriptions, ADA requirements, department needs and other factors.
7. May be required to qualify, select and monitor the performance of the Driver Safety Trainers; act as liaison with MVD and coordinate access to MVD data by various City departments.
8. Consult with department or division managers to identify and mitigate hazardous situations and conditions; develop trend analysis of departmental losses as requested.
9. Administer a variety outside services and contracts as they relate to the functions of the Loss Prevention Section.
10. Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
11. Participate in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, training, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
12. Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
13. Provide responsible staff assistance to higher level supervisory or management staff.
14. Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to assigned programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.

In addition to the above Essential Functions, when assigned to the Aviation Department:

1. Coordinate Department Medical program; inspection and maintenance of airport Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) machines, first aid and trauma kits.
2. Serve as point of contact for all random drug and alcohol testing.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of safety, risk management and loss prevention.
2. Perform OHSA training or related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in risk management or safety engineering;

Six (6) years of professional experience in loss prevention, risk management, or safety management;

To include three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Advanced certification in Risk Management or Safety, e.g. Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Environmental:

Exposure to inclement weather. Mostly an office environment with exposure to computers and other office equipment. Driving on a regular basis. Some exposure to the entire range of work environments in which City business is carried out. The Loss Prevention Manager will participate in surveys, investigations, inspections, and meetings in a wide range of work settings.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and/or walking for prolonged periods of time, moderate lifting or carrying.