Safety Manager - Supply Chain
Nordstrom
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Job summary
Nordstrom Distribution Centers seek a Safety Manager to lead strategic EHS processes, fostering safety across the Supply Chain. You will drive site programs, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with regulations to protect employees and customers.
Responsibilities include implementing safety strategies, overseeing hazardous waste programs, and partnering with Engineering/Facilities to deploy safe equipment and procedures. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Engineering or related discipline preferred.
- 7+ years' experience in Safety or Occupational Safety and Health.
- ASP certification or higher preferred.
- Experience leading safety in a warehouse environment.
- Knowledge of Environmental regulations.
- Knowledge of Hazardous Waste.
- Knowledge of OSHA Regulations as stated in 29 CFR, Title 29.
- Strong organization, time management, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to work with little direction and resourceful with good problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Works to achieve, maintain, monitor, and report on all EHS performance metrics.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of EHS-related site-specific written program and procedures.
- Evaluate and investigate incident and accident trends.
- Oversee the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures for Supply Chain Safety.
- Oversee the Hazardous Waste Program including weekly inspections and training.
- Monitor compliance with state/federal safety and fire laws.
- Plan and control budgeted EHS expenditures to minimize spend without reducing effectiveness.
- Implement EHS audits at the site and support network-wide audits.
Skills
Education
Job description
Nordstrom is a specialty retailer offering the very best in fashion and customer service since 1901. We live by five simple values that guide how we work together day-to-day. We are customer-obsessed, owners at heart, curious and ever-changing, we extend ourselves to our peers and our customers, and we're here to win!
Nordstrom is a specialty retailer offering the very best in fashion and customer service since 1901. We live by five simple values that guide how we work together day-to-day. We are customer-obsessed, owners at heart, curious and ever-changing, we extend ourselves to our peers and our customers, and we're here to win!
Our Distribution Centers play a critical role in helping us maintain our reputation as a fashion and service leader and our centers serve as hubs from which the latest, most sought after merchandise is sent directly to our stores - and to our customers. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a team dedicated to supporting our salespeople, our stores, and our customers.
This Safety Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation of strategic environmental health & safety (EHS) processes and is responsible for fostering safety and prevention at their home site and across the Supply Chain network.
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements. Details will be provided during the offer stage.
- Works to achieve, maintain, monitor, and report on all EHS performance metrics
- Assist in the development and maintenance of EHS-related site-specific written program and procedures
- Evaluate and investigate incident and accident trends
- Work with Engineering/Facilities teams and leaders in advance of new equipment and processes implementation
- Oversee the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures for the Supply Chain Safety Program to ensure a safe and healthy building
- Oversee the successful implementation of the site's Safety Committee and Behavior Based Safety teams
- Inspect building on a regular basis to identify potential safety and health hazards, including conducting environmental, health, and safety audits of the facility
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all state/federal safety and fire laws
- Oversee site inspections and responses to regulatory agencies
- Execution of the Hazardous Waste Program including weekly inspections of storage areas, regulatory inspections, training, manifest record retention, and overall oversight of the hazardous program
- Support regulatory reports in compliance with local, state, and federal agencies
- Monitor construction projects to ensure compliance
- Ensure facility remains in compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Plan and control budgeted EHS expenditures seeking ways to minimize spend without sacrificing effectiveness of EHS policies or programs
- Implement EHS audits at the site, identifying gaps and developing action plans
- Support EHS network-wide audits and initiatives
- Build trust and confidence with the cross functional operations teams, and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis
- Partner with the Training Team and other key stakeholders on key safety elements of Virtual Training Guides (VTG's)
- Provides support for the on-site athletic trainer and partner with the trainers to proactively address safety risk
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Engineering or related discipline preferred
- 7+ years' experience in Safety or Occupational Safety and Health (preferred)
- ASP certification or higher (preferred)
- Experience working effectively as a team member by attentively listening to and sharing information with others to facilitate a cooperative work environment, specifically leading a team for safety in a warehouse environment
- Knowledge of Environmental regulations
- Knowledge of Hazardous Waste
- Knowledge of OSHA Regulations as stated in 29 CFR, Title 29
- Strong organization, time management, and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Competency in the basic use and application of safety instruments
- The ability to work with little direction and resourceful with good problem-solving skills
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$68,500.00 - $117,500.00 Annual
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
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