Warehouse Safety Supervisor

NFI · Jenks, OK · 6 days ago

On-siteManagementFull-time

Available shift: 1st

About the Role

The Warehouse Safety Supervisor leads all on-site safety, training, and compliance activities for the facility. This role focuses on hiring, onboarding, and training new forklift operators, developing operator skill progression, and coordinating the site’s certified forklift trainers. The Safety Supervisor also oversees the facility sanitation program, including supervision of the custodial team, ensuring the warehouse meets sanitation, housekeeping, and audit standards. This position reports directly to the Site Safety/Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

Forklift Operator Training & Onboarding
- Participate in the full hiring and onboarding cycle for new forklift operators, including:
  - Initial screening for experience/skill
  - MHE safety orientation & hands-on forklift evaluation
  - Certifying and documenting all PIT operator training
- Manage, schedule, and develop the site forklift trainers, ensuring consistent training quality and adherence to PIT policies.
- Maintain and update all MHE certification files and qualification records.
- Conduct retraining, progressive training, and corrective coaching after incidents or PITCO violations.
- Partner with Operations to plan and execute training schedules and ongoing skill development.
Facility Sanitation Oversight
- Supervise and direct the sanitation team.
- Ensure daily/weekly/monthly facility sanitation tasks are completed to internal and customer standards.
- Conduct sanitation audits, housekeeping inspections, and partner with Operations on corrective actions.
- Maintain sanitation logs, documentation, and audit readiness.
Safety Audits, Compliance & Observations
- Conduct regular (daily/weekly/monthly) warehouse safety audits, inspections, and PITCO observations to ensure compliance with OSHA, company policy, and customer requirements.
- Verify completion of all equipment pre-flights, harness inspections, MHE compliance, and other required checks.
- Track and maintain OSHA logs, training records, and safety performance documentation.
- Assist in incident investigations, compiling reports, determining root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
- Support annual audits, customer inspections, and regulatory reviews.
Safety Training & Communication
- Facilitate monthly OSHA training, new-hire safety orientation, and ongoing safety meetings for warehouse associates and leadership.
- Provide safety coaching to operators and supervisors; reinforce safe behaviors through active floor presence.
- Maintain training rosters, sign-in sheets, and ensure training record accuracy.
- Partner with Operations and HR to address safety-related performance concerns or behavioral issues.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as the primary safety liaison between Operations, HR, Maintenance, and the Safety/Quality Manager.
- Support Operations leadership with safety communication during pre-shift huddles.
- Provide strong leadership presence on the warehouse floor and model safe behavior.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with warehouse supervisors, managers, and frontline associates.

Requirements

1–3 years of safety-related experience in distribution, warehousing, or manufacturing.
Experience operating and/or training on powered industrial trucks.
Strong understanding of OSHA standards and warehouse safety practices.
Ability to deliver training, coach associates, and influence safe behavior.
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust schedule as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA certifications (OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or equivalent).
Experience supervising teams (sanitation staff, trainers, or operators).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
Familiarity with MHE operations, warehouse systems, and safety documentation.

Physical & Environmental Requirements