Safety Manager - Supply Chain

About the role

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: customer-obsessed, owners at heart, curious and ever-changing, extending ourselves to our peers and customers, and winning together. Our Distribution Centers play a critical role in maintaining our reputation as a fashion and service leader by serving as hubs from which the latest, most sought-after merchandise is sent directly to our stores and customers.

This Safety Manager will lead the implementation of strategic environmental health & safety (EHS) processes and foster safety and prevention at their home site and across the Supply Chain network.

Responsibilities

• Achieve, maintain, monitor, and report on all EHS performance metrics
• Assist in the development and maintenance of EHS-related site-specific written programs and procedures
• Evaluate and investigate incident and accident trends
• Work with Engineering/Facilities teams and leaders in advance of new equipment and process 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 the 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
• Execute the Hazardous Waste Program including weekly inspections of storage areas, regulatory inspections, training, manifest record retention, and overall program oversight
• Support regulatory reports in compliance with local, state, and federal agencies
• Monitor construction projects to ensure compliance
• Ensure the facility remains in compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Plan and control budgeted EHS expenditures, seeking ways to minimize spend without sacrificing effectiveness
• Implement EHS audits at the site, identifying gaps and developing action plans
• Support EHS network-wide audits and initiatives
• Build trust and confidence with cross-functional operations teams and influence change through comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis
• Partner with the Training Team and other key stakeholders on key safety elements of Virtual Training Guides (VTGs)
• Provide support for the on-site athletic trainer and partner with trainers to proactively address safety risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Engineering or related discipline preferred
• 7+ years of experience in Safety or Occupational Safety and Health (preferred)
• ASP certification or higher (preferred)
• Experience leading a safety team 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
• Ability to work with little direction and resourcefully with good problem-solving skills

Pay

$68,500.00 – $117,500.00 Annual (location, knowledge, skills, and experience dependent)

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives/bonuses
• 401k and insurance options (medical/vision/dental/life/disability)
• PTO accruals and Holidays