Site Safety Supervisor

Kenco Group; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking a Safety Supervisor located in Wilmer, Texas, responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing training programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of six months of supervisory experience in safety leadership.

This role involves developing safety programs, conducting audits, and supporting accident investigations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, occupational health and safety, human resources, or engineering.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory experience in safety leadership.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, federal, state, and local safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate various safety training programs.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections.
• Support investigations into accidents.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Experience in warehousing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management or related field

Equivalent experience in logistics or manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position

The Safety Supervisor position assures compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and Kenco safety programs. Specifically, the Safety Supervisor manages the Powered Industrial Truck Training and Personal Protective Equipment programs. This position directly supervises up to two Powered Industrial Truck Trainers and may include responsibility for temporary staff as needed for fluctuations in workload. If assigned to the Whirlpool network, the position may also support the quality assurance program and quality professionals at the assigned site.

Functions

• Develop and facilitate various safety training programs
• Help develop the warehouse and distribution center safety program
• Conduct safety audits including fire equipment, dock conditions, housekeeping, rack conditions, material conditions, and electrical conditions
• Partner with Operations to build support for safety initiatives
• Support operations and other team members on incident analysis, corrective action development and root cause determination
• Identify and correct at‑risk behaviors immediately when observed
• Maintain required governmental reporting documents
• Support investigations into all accidents
• Periodically review conditions of powered industrial equipment and maintenance procedures
• Provide safety information to supervisors to improve safety in their areas of responsibility
• Assist the Safety Manager and Operation Managers with any special projects that require safety input
• Other duties as assigned
• Additional responsibilities if assigned to the Whirlpool network:
• Serve as the site leader in developing documents and tools to guide and improve the quality management system
• Educate existing operational personnel on quality management system requirements
• Support and assess the implementation of the Kenco Operating System as it relates to quality assurance
• Maintain and update site policies, procedures, standard work instructions and tools to improve the efficacy of the quality management system
• Administer internal audit program to ensure compliance to the quality management system through training auditors, auditing processes and procedures and measuring results
• Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, occupational health and safety, human resources or engineering from a four-year college or university; or 2–5 years of experience in logistics or manufacturing management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of six months supervisory experience in safety leadership
• Experience in warehousing, distribution, or related fields preferred
• Previous experience in the safety field as a safety specialist, technician, or trainer
• Prior powered industrial truck experience
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft software
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to safety

Competencies

• Business Acumen – knowledgeable in current and upcoming policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the organization
• Communicate for Impact – proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects
• Influencing Others – quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of the organization with minimal noise; authentically gains trust and support of peers
• Managing Transitions / Change Management – effectively plan, manage and communicate changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders
• Strategic Agility – enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long‑term strategy

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25%–50%
• A passport is not required but recommended

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Warehouse setting

Disclosures

• For California residents – review Kenco’s privacy policy notice (see the appropriate notice)
• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• All internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays — 10 days

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.