Safety and Security Team Leader

About the role

Protects IKEA's co-workers, customers, and assets from preventable loss, injury or illness within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Unit Risk & Compliance Manager in various compliance tasks including assessments, follow-up, training, and statistical reports related to Ingka Group Policies and Standards, U.S. Business Risk & Compliance policies, and national/local applicable laws and regulatory requirements including but not limited to: Global Safety & Security Manual, U.S. Retail Risk & Compliance Operations Manual, Crisis Manual, fire safety (NFPA), occupational safety (OSHA/NIOSH), food safety (Food Safety Modernization Act), Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards, data privacy and information security, Product Safety (CPSC), Worker's Compensation, General Liability.
• Oversees the safety and security of people and property within the site/unit and supports the Unit Risk & Compliance Manager with identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in the unit, and gathering and communicating unit safety and security KPI's.
• Assists the unit Risk & Compliance Manager in establishing and updating various business plans and action plans.
• Initiates, monitors and responds to incidents and ensures rapid response, investigation, documentation and reporting of all incidents and emergency situations.
• Documents all incidents that relate to potential liability for IKEA.
• Minimizes theft and fraud utilizing loss prevention procedures and provides support to the Unit R&C Manager and Field Safety & Security Specialist with internal investigations.
• Assists the Unit R&C Manager in leading the unit's physical security program, safety program, and compliance program by education, assessing (auditing), and maintaining standards throughout the property.
• Coordinates assessment (audit) activity on a regular basis to ensure quality assessments are conducted at the proper frequency.
• Ensures the unit's Safety Committee (Safety Forum) Meeting is held per Federal and/or State OSHA standards and IKEA U.S. standards.
• Assists the Unit R&C Manager and/or Field Safety & Security with sensitive issues including co-worker misconduct, information security, harassment, and lawsuits.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience of retail safety & security (loss prevention/asset protection).
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and local legislation and requirements regarding safety, security and risk in a retail environment.
• Knowledge and experience with safety committees, auditing, and incident report writing.

Pay & Schedule

• Full time; 34-40 hours/week.
• Retail environment. Must have open availability Monday through Sunday. Must have availability 6am-10pm.
• Hourly range: $27.51 - $38.00 (starting rate based on relevant work experience).

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

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