Supervisor, Loss Prevention and Safety

General Purpose

Assists manager in supervising loss prevention and safety programs for a distribution center. Assists in enforcing policies and procedures relating to accident prevention, safety, health, environment, security, and fire prevention and protection.

Essential Functions

• Maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through monitoring, reviewing, and enforcing safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Reviews and follows up on accident investigation reports and develops methods for preventing additional accidents.
• Coordinates, monitors, and maintains inspection records of fire protection equipment and conducts monthly drills to ensure fire fighting readiness.
• Supervises, trains, and reviews performance of loss prevention associates. Schedules, assigns, and monitors the completion of assigned tasks.
• Implements and monitors loss prevention policies and procedures to minimize theft and assists in investigations to maintain a smooth work flow.
• Manages contracted security officers' performance and ensures adherence to policies and procedures. Informs vendor agencies of any issues or concerns and works with vendors to facilitate resolutions.
• Participates in safety, shrinkage, and fire committees to provide a safe and secure environment.
• Conducts risk assessments and provides feedback for physical security enhancements.
• Oversees daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety, shortage, security audit programs and creates new and improved audits which enhance current practices.
• Designs and implements Shortage Awareness Programs to be instructed to DC employees.

Competencies

• Coaching
• Leadership
• Initiative
• Quality

Qualifications and Special Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or business administration preferred.
• Three to five years of Distribution Center Loss Prevention experience preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental, safety, health and loss prevention practices and procedures desirable.
• Knowledge of OSHA and environmental rules and regulations.
• Effective written and oral communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of distribution center associates.
• Analytical ability to gather and interpret information and recommended solutions.
• Maintain current certification in the following: 1) Basic First Aid, 2) CPR, 3) Oxygen administration, if applicable, and 4) Blood borne Pathogens.
• Successfully complete a detailed background investigation that may include credit history, criminal history and motor vehicle driving history.
• Maintain a person of integrity and possess the highest ethical standards.

Physical Requirements/ADA

Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day. Requires continuous, standing, walking, hearing, pushing, and pulling. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance is necessary. Frequently reaches, bends, stoops, talks, hears (audio equipment), handles objects with hands and lifts to 50 lbs. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Loss Prevention Associates
Contract Security Guard Force

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.