Safety Specialist

S&S Activewear; Fort Worth (TX); In loco; USD 78.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

S&S Activewear is seeking a proactive Safety Specialist to lead and maintain a comprehensive safety program within the Fort Worth warehouse. You will work with Operations leadership and associates to prevent injuries, ensure OSHA compliance, and promote a strong safety culture while supporting newcomers.

The role involves data analysis, incident investigations, training, and collaboration with management to implement safety initiatives and 6S improvements.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Business Administration or related field preferred.
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Mansioni

• Maintain thorough knowledge of S&S Activewear policies, SOPs and safety guidelines to prevent injuries and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyze safety data for trends and communicate improvements with leadership.
• Conduct and review incident investigations for incidents and near misses.
• Review and manage workers' compensation case management.
• Perform documented safety inspections and observations.
• Provide comprehensive safety training to new and existing employees, including refresher trainings.
• Keep Management and Safety Team updated on changes in safety regulations.
• Assist Operations with safety improvements by researching requirements and evaluating compliance.
• Implement and oversee safety plans, ensuring consistent safe behaviors and recognition.
• Implement, enforce, and oversee 6S in all warehouse areas.
• Develop action plans for safety initiatives and coordinate safety committee activities.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Trainer/facilitator skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety

Descrizione del lavoro

The Safety Specialist reports directly to the Safety Manager. The Safety Specialist will work with Operations Leadership and with warehouse associates across the building to support a strong proactive safety culture and an effective, efficient, and compliant safety program, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations to avoid accidents, while raising morale and promoting the inclusion of newcomers.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Salaried $78,400 - $88,000 (negotiable, based on experience)

Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm (varies on distribution center needs), Full-Time, Exempt

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintains thorough working knowledge of S&S Activewear policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and company safety guidelines to ensure injuries are prevented and regulatory requirements are adhered to.
• Maintain and analyze safety data for trends, deficiencies, or improvements and formulate a plan to address and communicate with leadership.
• Perform and review incident investigations for all incidents and near misses.
• Review and manage workers compensation case management.
• Perform documented safety inspections and safety observations.
• Provide comprehensive safety training to new and existing employees, including refresher training and re-training upon accidents, to ensure ongoing safety awareness and adherence to standards.
• Communicate with Management, Safety Team and all employees up to date with changes in safety regulations and programs.
• Assist Operations with improvement projects by researching requirements, suggesting options, obtaining proposals, and evaluating safety compliance.
• Implement safety plans and programs while ensuring that they are being followed and consistently enforcing the safe behaviors and making sure they are being recognized.
• Implement, enforce, and oversee 6S in all areas of the warehouse.
• Develop action plans for safety initiatives, coordinate safety committee team, perform follow up on these items and communicate to management.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Business Administration or related field is preferred.
• Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse environment.
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Strong knowledge of Safety Rules & Regulations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• 6S Knowledge preferred.
• Proven basic trainer/facilitator skills and the ability to create training curriculum, conduct training sessions, and instruct safety classes.
• Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision – self-directed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling of items up to 50 lbs. Moderate Hand-Eye coordination, near vision, far vision and hearing are required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• The job will be performed entirely in the S&S Activewear warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool.
• The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise.