Safety & Security Compliance Analyst

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 82,730 - 124,090; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Benefits

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to 20 vacation days annually

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC. in Itasca, Illinois, is hiring a Safety & Security Compliance Analyst to support their global Safety & Security program. This role focuses on assessing and managing operational risks across multiple environments, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety principles and be proficient in data analysis, with at least 3 years of experience in a safety or compliance role. A benefits package includes competitive compensation, medical coverage, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 6 years of experience or Bachelor's in a related field.
• 3+ years experience in safety, security, or compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support safety and security program administration.
• Assist with incident investigations and track corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections and audits of various environments.

Skills

Occupational safety principles

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Incident management systems

Audit tools

Dashboard/reporting systems

Job description

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact! We're problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams and, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture—join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver. Means when you come, move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Safety & Security Compliance Analyst supports AIT Worldwide Logistics' global Safety & Security program by helping identify, assess, and reduce operational risk across warehouse, transportation, and office environments. This role is responsible for analyzing safety and security data, supporting incident investigations, tracking corrective actions, conducting inspections and audits, and assisting with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, training, and reporting tools. The position also helps translate regulatory and operational requirements into practical actions that strengthen compliance and promote a proactive safety culture across the business. This aligns with AIT's global logistics operations and its emphasis on problem solving, continuous improvement, and trusted partnership.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Security Program Support: Support the administration and continuous improvement of AIT's safety and security programs across multiple operational environments. Assist with the implementation of company policies, standards, and procedures related to occupational safety, physical security, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction. Help maintain program documentation, records, trackers, and reporting tools to ensure consistency and audit readiness. Support the development of practical, scalable solutions to strengthen safety and security performance across stations and regions.
• Incident Management & Investigation: Receive, review, and track safety and security incidents, near misses, and hazard reports. Assist with incident investigations by gathering facts, reviewing evidence, interviewing involved personnel, identifying contributing factors, and supporting root cause analysis. Track corrective and preventive actions to closure and follow up with stakeholders on implementation status and effectiveness. Prepare summaries, trend reports, and lessons learned to support leadership review and continuous improvement.
• Risk Assessment, Inspections & Audits: Conduct or support routine inspections, hazard assessments, and security reviews in warehouse, transportation, and office settings. Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and security vulnerabilities; document findings clearly and recommend corrective actions. Support internal audits and readiness reviews by maintaining organized records, evidence, and compliance documentation. Monitor recurring issues and escale significant risks, overdue actions, or systemic concerns. These responsibilities are consistent with AIT's existing safety/security role expectations, including investigations, inspections, corrective actions, and audit support.
• Compliance & Regulatory Support: Assist in monitoring applicable health, safety, transportation, and security requirements at the local, state, federal, and international levels. Support compliance efforts related to agencies and standards such as OSHA, DOT, TSA, CBP, and other customer or operational requirements where applicable. Help review regulatory changes and support updates to internal procedures, guidance documents, and training materials. Maintain records and reports necessary to demonstrate compliance and support inspections or audits.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze safety and security data to identify trends, recurring issues, high-risk activities, and opportunities for preventive action. Maintain dashboards, KPI trackers, incident logs, inspection data, training records, and corrective action reports. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports for leadership, operations, and functional stakeholders. Support the development of metrics related to incident frequency, near misses, training completion, audit findings, and corrective action closure rates. Convert data into clear, actionable recommendations for operational leaders.
• Training & Communication: Support the creation, coordination, and delivery of safety and security communications, awareness materials, and training content. Assist with onboarding, recurring compliance training, toolbox talks, safety moments, and operational guidance documents. Collaborate with station leaders and site teams to reinforce expectations and promote a positive reporting culture. Help communicate trends, lessons learned, and best practices in a clear and practical manner.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, HR, Quality, Security, Facilities, Legal, and other stakeholders to address risks and support business objectives. Serve as a resource to field locations for questions related to incident reporting, hazard identification, corrective actions, and program expectations. Support enterprise initiatives related to safety culture, business continuity, security awareness, and operational resilience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• The wage range for this position is $82,730.00-$124,090.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Qualifications

• Education
  • High School Diploma or GED with at least 6 years of combined education, training, and relevant work experience (required)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Security Management, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience
  • 3+ years experience in safety, security, compliance, risk management, logistics operations, or a related field (preferred)
  • 1+ years experience supporting incident investigations, inspections, audits, and corrective action tracking strongly (preferred)
  • 1+ years experience in a logistics, transportation, warehouse, distribution, or multi-site operational environment is highly (preferred)
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Working knowledge of occupational safety principles, hazard identification, incident investigation, and corrective action management. Medium
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as OSHA, and working knowledge of DOT, TSA, CBP, or related transportation/security requirements is a plus. Medium
  • Experience using incident management systems, audit tools, learning platforms, or dashboard/reporting systems preferred Medium
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Medium
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Medium
  • Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and prepare clear reports for leadership decision-making. Medium
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across diverse locations and functions. Medium
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams. Medium
• Licenses and Certifications
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or equivalent (preferred)
  • ASP, GSP, CSP, CPP, PSP, PCI, or similar professional certification (preferred)
  • Incident investigation or root cause analysis training (preferred)
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification (preferred)

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.