DC Safety Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety Specialist is responsible for driving safety execution, compliance, and risk reduction across assigned Distribution Centers. This role serves as a visible, floor-based safety partner, influencing leaders and team members through real-time coaching, proactive risk identification, and consistent application of safety standards.

This position requires independent judgment, strong ownership, and 60%+ on-floor presence to ensure safety is integrated into daily operations while maintaining high standards of documentation, communication, and accountability. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Safety (with a dotted line to the DC General Manager).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Safety Execution & Culture

• Maintain 60%+ presence on the floor, engaging team members and leaders across shifts

• Reinforce safe behaviors through real-time coaching, not after-the-fact correction

• Support shift start meetings, speak-ups, and operational discussions to embed safety into execution

• Identify risks proactively and act with urgency to protect team members

   

Risk Reduction & Compliance

• Execute daily Behavior Observations (BOS) and partner with leaders to calibrate quality and consistency

• Participate in Gemba walks and complete structured Safety Walks, identifying and documenting risks

• Use observations to coach leaders in the moment, improving hazard recognition and decision-making

• Drive accountability for completion and effectiveness, not just metrics

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards through daily execution, not periodic checks

• Validate training, including MHE certification and required safety programs

• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements with accuracy and ownership

   

Incident Management & Reporting

• Reviews and supports investigation of safety incidents, ensuring timely and accurate documentation 

• Validates that all required documentation (photos, reports, video, corrective actions) is complete 

• Tracks and analyzes incident trends to identify opportunities for improvement 

• Supports communication and escalation of safety incidents as needed

Training & Development

• Provides oversight and support for the delivery of safety training for leaders and team members across both locations

• Ensures all team members at both sites are properly trained, certified, and compliant with MHE and safety protocols

• Supports onboarding and continuous learning initiatives related to safety and operational changes for both locations

• Oversees and supports training efforts related to new technologies, including automation and robotics, across both facilities

Operational Partnership

• Partners with DC leadership to integrate safety into daily operations, BOS routines, and Gemba walks 

• Provides real-time feedback during shift meetings, safety walks, and operational discussions 

• Supports operational readiness by identifying risks and recommending solutions 

• Collaborates with HR, Operations, Maintenance, and Security teams

• Navigate competing priorities while maintaining focus on team member safety and operational excellence

Security & Asset Protection (Support Role)

• Partners with third-party security teams to ensure compliance with site expectations 

• Assists with investigations related to policy violations as needed

• Support physical security execution across multiple locations, ensuring consistency of standards<