Safety Business Partner

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 70,971 - 106,457; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Tuition educational assistance

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading auto parts company is seeking a Distribution Center Safety Supervisor to lead safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance in Massachusetts. This role includes managing safety training, conducting audits, and fostering a strong safety culture. Candidates should have a degree in EHS management and at least 2 years of experience in compliance programs. Competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in EHS programs/regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and meet company objectives in health and safety.
• Actively participate in safety training and orientation.
• Manage safety incidents and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct job safety analyses and audits.

Skills

EHS programs/regulatory compliance

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Public speaking and presentation skills

Innovative problem solver

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Education

Four-year degree in EHS management or related field

Job description

Compensation Pay Range

$70,971.00 - $106,457.00

The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amounts ranging per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Job Summary

The Distribution Center Safety Supervisor is expected to establish and meet company objectives in the areas of health, safety, and regulatory compliance while exhibiting excellent leadership as the distribution center’s subject matter expert on health and safety related matters. This position is instrumental in reducing team member exposure to work related injuries and motor vehicle accidents. The Distribution Center Safety Supervisor is expected to uphold and comply with all company policies, safety programs, and regulatory compliance standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Build strong working relationships with Distribution Center leadership while building and maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Actively participates in new hire safety orientation and safety training and education.
• Ensures safety objectives and initiatives by conducting and documenting job safety analysis information and facility audits.
• Drive team to meet company objectives in the areas of safety performance and compliance.
• Leads facility safety committee meetings.
• Participates in monthly corporate safety meetings. Provides updates on safety information and metrics.
• Responsible for handling post-accident or near-miss investigations.
• Manages safety incidents that result in injury or illness including but not limited to ensuring all necessary reports are completed, post-accident drug screen, proper communication with DC HRBP, site leadership, and corporate management teams.
• Takes appropriate actions to correct any safety-related issues.
• Utilizes root cause analysis to identify safety issues and implement appropriate solutions.
• Communicates effectively to ensure safety-related concerns from team members are addressed.
• Ensures facility is compliant with regulatory agency training programs, documents, and files.
• Manages all powered industrial equipment safety-related programs and/or issues concerning team members, the equipment, and any vendors that arise.
• Maintains communication with leadership personnel and operations staff on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis in pre-shift and post-break meetings, or other formal or informal group meetings.
• Communicates, implements, and interprets safety policies and practices to ensure fair and consistent administration.
• Monitors fleet safety driving behavior technology for site’s DOT regulated and DC City Counter drivers.
• Conducts weekly and monthly safety audit and assessments.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local legislation and regulations.
• Manages waste chemical pour-off training and disposal for the DC.

Skills / Education / Knowledge / Experience / Abilities

Required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in EHS programs/regulatory compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to form, lead, motivate and direct a strong and effective team.
• Strong public speaking/presentation skills.
• Formal training experience.
• Innovative problem solver with the ability to take initiative.
• Proven knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA and state regulations.

Desired

• Four-year degree in EHS management or related degree field.
• Prior experience supervising EHS programs for a large distribution or warehousing facility.
• Experience in implementing corporate environmental program to include interaction with local, state, and national regulatory authorities.
• Project management experience.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive wages & paid time off.
• Stock purchase plan & 401k with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance with optional flexible spending account (FSA).
• Team member health/wellbeing programs.
• Tuition educational assistance programs.
• Opportunities for career growth.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote‑from‑within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (800) 471‑7431 option 1, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.