Territory Safety Manager

Position Purpose:

The Territory Safety Manager (TSM) is responsible for the day to day in-store execution of Safety Enterprise programs, alignment to the Critical Safety SOP's, serious incident investigations, crisis management, and training for store leaders and associate teams. The TSM will prioritize training and development and work with store teams to identify behaviors and program gaps that lead to injuries and non-compliance to regulatory guidelines and the Enterprise safety processes. The Territory Safety Manager works to support store leaders and associates without adding complexity to the store operation. The TSM reports directly to the Regional Safety Manger.

Key Responsibilities:

• 60% - Delivery and Execution - Conducts Serious Incident investigations, inspection of Visual Merchandising and Overhead Safety standards, Store Readiness Checklists, and Nurse Triage engagement. Drives the implementation of Enterprise programs consistently that result in reduced OSHA rates and safety metric deliverables for a designated District. Participates in the Safety Observation Program during store visits to observe and identify opportunities to coach, teach and train associate and leader behaviors on safe practices. Responsible compliance in designated store locations for EHS and regulatory guidelines that include hazardous material compliance in accordance with State and local laws and ordinances.  Participates in Regulatory agency visits as necessary and partners with agency representatives to resolve compliance issues. Responsible for process improvement for store locations within a District that are not meeting Safety metric goals and those with high safety incidents. Proactively identifies risks and gaps in program compliance that lead to unsafe store conditions. Responsible for the execution of all Enterprise EHS programs and initiatives within the designated territory.
• 10% - Strategy and Planning - Ensures the implementation of EHS programs in partnership with store leaders and associates.   Identifies process improvement actions and proactively works with SSC partners to surface gaps in existing EHS processes. Aligns store leaders to Enterprise strategies and works with location leaders and associates to drive awareness, implementation and execution of existing programs to maintain a safe work environment.
• 30% - Training and Development - Provides training and alignment for store teams for all EHS Safety programs and regulatory compliance. Participates in the onboarding and training of new leaders on the Enterprise Safety programs. Drives awareness to all Safety education programs and actively participates in company's recognition and celebration programs. Partners closely with store leaders and associates to drive awareness to Critical Safety Standards, INFOCUS and recognition programs to drive a safety culture within stores. Partners with store leaders to support the inspection of store EHS standards and programs, proactively identifying risks and non-compliance that may impact safety in stores. Conducts training and onboarding for store leaders to drive a strong safety culture and behaviors with focus on the Enterprise Critical Safety Standards and all other EHS programs.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to the Regional Safety Mgr.
• This position has 0 direct reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes, or odors.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation
• Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 3

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• 4

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• 4 years of previous leadership experience

Certifications:

• ASP
• CSP
• CHST

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Drives Engagement
• Manages Complexity
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Manages Conflict