Safety Manager - Supply Chain

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! 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:
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

$68,500.00 - $ Annual

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals,…