Regional Loss Prevention & Safety Manager

Support Center - Irving

The Regional Loss Prevention & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and driving loss prevention and safety initiatives across multiple store locations within a designated region. This role will ensure the effective implementation of company policies and loss prevention strategies to mitigate shrink, reduce workplace accidents, and ensure a safe and secure environment for both customers and team members, while also leading investigations related to theft, fraud, and safety incidents.

This position reports to the Division/Group Manager - Loss Prevention & Safety.

Major Activities

Loss Prevention & Shrink Reduction:

* Regularly visit stores to evaluate and coach the store Team Members on best practices for loss prevention and shrink reduction. Provide real-time feedback to enhance compliance and reduce risk.

* Walk the sales floor and stockroom areas to identify vulnerabilities in merchandise protection practices and recommend improvements. Ensure all locations are adhering to company standards and loss prevention protocols.

* Oversee loss prevention programs and initiatives to address shrink, financial losses, and prevent both internal and external theft and fraud. Regularly assess program effectiveness and adjust as necessary.

* Data-Driven Insights:
Analyze and monitor shrink reports, exception data, and incident trends to develop strategies aimed at reducing losses. Report findings to senior leaders and suggest actionable steps for improvement.

Safety & Incident Prevention:

* Ensure stores are compliant with company safety standards and OSHA regulations. Proactively identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.

* Review physical security standards, such as burglary alarms, key controls, and compactor, and make changes as necessary.

* Provide training for team members focused on safety and security protocols, emergency response procedures, accident prevention, and de-escalation techniques for Store Team Members.

* Work proactively to reduce accident frequency, ensuring that both General Liability (GL) and Workers' Compensation (WC) claims are minimized through education, corrective action, and adherence to safety standards.

* Investigate work-related accidents or safety incidents to determine root causes, and recommend steps to prevent recurrence. Ensure that all incidents are properly documented, reported, and followed up on.

Investigations:

* Lead and conduct investigations into internal and external theft, including Organized Retail Crime (ORC). Gather evidence, conduct interviews, and document findings in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

* Foster a seamless partnership between Store and e-Commerce Investigation teams to create a unified, multi-channel strategy for investigating and preventing theft, fraud, and Organized Retail Crime (ORC). Work together to share real-time intelligence and enhance investigative outcomes.

* Proactively monitor and assess behavior patterns of Team Members and customers through exception reporting and other investigative methods to identify potential theft or fraud.

* Coordinate and oversee internal investigations related to team member theft, dishonesty, or other fraudulent activity. Interview suspects, document findings, and partner with HR for disciplinary action/team member disposition.

Collaboration & Partnerships:

* Partner with regional and district operational partners, HR, and other departments to address safety and loss prevention concerns. Share information about trends, incidents, and best practices across region to ensure consistency.

* Build and maintain relationships with local law enforcement, external security agencies, and industry peers to collaborate on theft prevention and share intelligence on organized crime activities.

* Team Development:
Coach, mentor, and develop store teams on loss prevention and safety practices. Provide ongoing training and support to ensure a strong culture of safety and accountability.

Reporting & Accountability:

* Review regular reports on safety incidents, loss prevention performance, and investigation outcomes with regional and district operational partners.…