Senior Manager - Safety and Security

Senior Safety And Security Manager

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As the Senior Safety and Security Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight and implementation of the Safety & Security management programs at our Visalia Distribution Center. You will have a strong focus on safety, incident investigations, auditing, training, recordkeeping, worker return-to-work program, security, sustainability, ethics compliance, employee relations, and program development/implementation for location.

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Ensure implementation of and compliance with global health & safety and security programs for the Distribution Center.
• Provide leadership team with guidance on health & safety and security, and confirm compliance with industry, region, province, and federal guidelines and regulations
• Directly manage and lead the facility safety and security team. Oversee the team includes responsibility for setting clear expectations, reviewing progress, providing feedback and guidance, and holding people accountable.
• Scope may include managing safety and security multiple distribution locations and/or offsite storage locations.
• Work with vendors and contractors to negotiate services that effectively and efficiently support primary protection functions. Implement a contractor safety program to set VF safety and security expectations with contractors prior to beginning work.
• Lead/coach confidential investigations into safety-related situations, such as safety incidents, drug/alcohol suspected use, and property damage incidents.
• Provide 1:1 coaching for leaders towards best-in-class incident investigations.
• Evaluate facility practices and procedures to assess risk and adherence to safety policy. Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities, or new prevention methods.
• Manage safety KPIs and reporting for the Distribution Center utilizing VF's safety management system. Manage OSHA and other applicable regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
• Ensure all safety-related incidents at the Distribution Center are discussed, and followed up on by the leadership team, with appropriate actions taken to identify the root cause and resolve outstanding opportunities and corrective actions.
• Manage oversight of claims and process within the Distribution Center location.
• Maintain and implement emergency action plans for the Distribution Center.
• Deliver safety training in a clear, concise, and effective manner. Manage and maintain recordkeeping documentation.
• Lead monthly joint Health & Safety Committee meetings to promote health and safety in the workplace by establishing communication and cooperation between employees and management.
• Complete required safety audits and all related action items on time, including following up with action item owners as needed.
• Regularly meet with VF North America network Health and Safety team to ensure compliance standards are met, company goals are achieved, and shared best practices are being implemented.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of global security programs for the DC.
• Provide leadership team with guidance on security and confirm compliance with industry, local, state, and federal guidelines, and regulations.
• Evaluate facility practices and procedures to assess risk and adherence to security policies. Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention methods.
• Develop, implement, and maintain physical security guidelines and operating procedures for the DC.
• Ensure all security related incidents at the DC are briefed and followed up on by the leadership team, with appropriate actions taken to resolve outstanding opportunities and corrective actions.
• Manage the DC security team (3rd party), advise on Post Order needs, meet regularly with their security management to maximize security standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain loss prevention guidelines and operating procedures for Distribution Center.
• Timely completion of regular security audits and inspections for the DC and follow up of action items.
• Ensure facility remains in compliance with security requirements set forth by best practice standards, Customs/Border Protection, and the Department of Homeland Security.
• Develop, implement, and maintain monthly security audits and annual FTZ and CTPAT physical security audits.
• Maintain, test, improve, and implement emergency action plans for the DC
• Regularly meet with VF Corporate Security team to ensure compliance standards are met, company goals are achieved, and shared best practices are being implemented.
• Work closely with Law Enforcement officials on the investigation of persons committing or suspected of committing crimes.
• Work with vendors and contractors to negotiate services that effectively and efficiently support primary security functions. Ensure alignment and standards are set for VF security expectations with contractors prior to beginning work.
• Responsible for leading confidential investigations into security related investigations, such as: criminal incidents, suspected drug/alcohol use, property damage incidents, and more.

Skills for Success:

• 5-10+ years' work experience in the safety field including managing people.

Educational/ Position Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Direct safety, security, LP related training, and/or certification experience are preferred.
• OSHA experience preferred.
• Direct distribution center operations experience preferred.
• Background check and references are required.

Other Skills:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations are required.
• Attention to detail, acute observation, and analytical skills are essential.
• Communication skills: communicate clearly, timely, and consistently.
• Ability to manage others through influence, professionally and respectfully.
• Experience in conducting legal and ethical investigations.
• MUST work with discretion, and professionalism, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong knowledge of word processing, reporting, and presenting programs is strongly desired.
• Should have a strong understanding of CCTV, surveillance methods, key/core protocols, alarm functions, access control, and other security related areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of CPTED principles and practices.
• Knowledge and experience with FTZ and CTPAT regulations and operational practices.
• Experience with security focused assessments, POST Orders, and investigations.
• Engagement and association with industry groups like ASIS, ATAP, InfraGard, DSAC, and others.
• Up to 15% travel required.

Hiring Range: $138,240.00 USD - $172,800.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.