Safety and Loss Prevention Manager

Safety and Loss Prevention Manager

About this role

The principal function of the Safety and Loss Prevention Manager is to provide primary leadership and management oversight for all loss prevention, safety, emergency preparedness & response and regulatory compliance related functions forth Ace Hardware Retail Support Center.The position is responsible for supporting and meeting Corporate Business Plan objectives by ensuring that the assets of the Retail Support Center receive a consistent level of protection acceptable to senior management. The primary objective is to protect and care for the assets of the RSC, which belong to our retailer owners, whom we represent.

What Youll Do

• Ace Values: Lead, support and encourage Ace Values: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork

• Health Safety & Environmental /& Emergency Preparedness & Response The Safety and LP Manager must have a working knowledge of Safety Programs, OSHA regulations, EPA requirements and FDA guidelines related to the handling and storage of food related items, and other applicable local ordinances and state laws related to Life Safety Systems. Assessing the safety needs of a business unit, knowing DOT transportation guidelines for storing and shipping hazardous materials, and ensuring food items comply with FDA requirements are subjects which require firm knowledge. Formulating an action plan in each one of these areas and executing for results is required.

  The Safety and LP Manager is also responsible for the Safety Program including response, recording and investigation of all accidents and near miss incidents. Lead emergency preparedness and considered the subject matter expert (SME) in executing the local business continuity and emergency response plan during a business disruption or crisis.

• Budgeting & Financial / Analytical / Planning Skills must know how to prepare and manage an annual budget, interpret financial reports (GL Review) and have relevant analytical and financial planning skills for business. An effective Safety and LP Manager exhibits a results oriented, analytical approach to achieving results.

• Loss Prevention / Security must have a solid understanding of physical security and life safety systems, which would include access control, CCTV, alarm systems, and applicable life safety systems. They must insure the protection of people, product and property.

• Shrink Management - implementation of security best practices (Standard Work Instructions) typical of a distribution environment protecting high valued inventory, including the security and safety of our truck fleet while inventory is in transit.

• Investigations A functional knowledge of how to conduct investigations, interviews and composing investigative reports. Investigation responsibilities include theft, accident investigation and Workplace Threats and Violence.

• HSE & LP Training The Safety & LP Manager will be responsible for implementing required training programs. This includes the ability to deliver group and individual training for specialized jobs. Training programs include but are not limited to OSHA Safety training, powered industrial truck training, Lock Out Tag Out, DOT Hazmat and Blood Borne Pathogens.

• Accounting of Assets tracking the physical assets of the building on a consistent basis (at least annually) to ensure the value of what we have on our books matches each locations records at HQ.

• Project Management effective project and time management skills are essential to the successful coordination and completion of facility projects. Acts as a project manager (PM) and therefore a developed understanding of setting goals and timelines for projects, to include motivating the team (or others) to monitor performance and measure results and executing is key.

Ace Hardware is committed to promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy and injury-free environment for all team members.? This is our number one priority, and we will support programs and initiatives that focus on this commitment.? It is critical that all team members take responsibility for their safety as well as the safety of others to ensure that Ace Hardware is a world class safety organization.

Compensation Details:

$82300.00 - $102950.00

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You dont often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address lifes necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Semi-Monthly Pay
• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 126% of your target opportunity!)
• 18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability)& life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, averaging 9.6% per year of eligible earnings over the past 5 years
• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. Its a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.

We want to hear from you!
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individuals education, training and experience, the positions work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written Position Description is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.