District Safety Coordinator

The District Safety Coordinator is responsible for the efficient implementation of Corporate EH&S initiatives. Assists with training and auditing the warehouse team including but not limited to CDL drivers, delivery helpers, and warehouse workers.  This position will report directly to the District Manager with a dotted line to the Safety Lead.

Duties and responsibilities

• Facilitates the implementation of Corporate EH&S initiatives within assigned region.
• Conducts job site inspections of assigned region to assess for knowledge and/or training gaps.

• Works closely with management to recognize gaps in the safety program and assist with developing corrective action items.
• Assists with pre-shift inspections of fleet.  Works with management to ensure any deficiencies noted during inspection are abated and preventative maintenance schedule is followed.
• Conducts regular branch safety inspections and develops action items as needed to address deficiencies.  Works with management to assist in the closure of action items.
• Assists with new hire onboarding as needed.
• Serves as a coach and safety mentor to employees in assigned region.
• Assists Safety Lead with root cause analysis as needed.
• Conducts weekly Branch Safety Coordinator cadence call.
• Provides regular feedback to management about safety observations and recommends changes for improvement.
• Assists management where needed for safety program continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proficient skill with Personal Computer Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Professional written and verbal communication skills: Comfortable speaking in front of a group, delivering training, and coaching team members.  Able to speak to all levels of management.
• General knowledge of warehouse and delivery operations
• General knowledge of Fleet and OSHA regulations
• 2+ years’ experience in an operations role, preferably with safety responsibilities
• Organized and detail oriented.

Working conditions

• Minimal/Moderate travel requirements as needed for business purposes.
• Working space will be in an outside environment with possible exposure to the elements.

Physical requirements 

• Climbing, kneeling, squatting, reaching, bending, exposure to the elements, and other physical rigors as required
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 75lbs.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and/or keyboard.
• Heavy methods of verbal and auditory communication via phone, virtual calls, and/or email