Supervisor - Safety & Security

POSITION SUMMARY: The Safety and Security Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and productive high-volume Distribution Center in Ottawa, KS during the weekend daylight shift. This role coordinates day-to-day activities across the weekend to ensure consistent implementation of safety policies, incident response, and security protocols.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety Duties

• Weekend Point of Contact: Act as the primary safety resource and point of contact for all weekend operational departments.
• Incident Response & Support: Respond promptly to safety incidents and medical events. Assist with initial documentation, witness statements, and reporting to support the operations team.
• Investigation Quality: Lead thorough accident and near-miss investigations for weekend events, utilizing root-cause analysis to deploy immediate and appropriate corrective actions.
• Observations & Coaching: Conduct regular floor safety observations, provide real-time feedback, and reinforce a proactive safety culture.
• Regulatory Program Ownership: Take direct ownership of specific, assigned safety topics and regulatory programs (e.g., Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, or Fall Protection) to ensure all associated federal OSHA requirements are fully maintained.
• Compliance & Risk Assessments: Perform routine safety walks, hazard assessments, and facility inspections to proactively identify, isolate, and resolve unsafe conditions.

Security Duties

• Investigations: Assist with investigations related to theft, workplace violence concerns, or policy violations.
• Access Control: Issue and deactivate access cards, manage badge supplies, and maintain control of campus keys.
• Systems Support: Support badge access issues, review camera footage when needed, and provide oversight for contract security guards.
• Site Programs: Manage the site's parking program, vehicle registrations, and visitor sign-in process.
• Monitoring: Monitor security desk operations, video surveillance, fire/burglary alarms, and inbound/outbound trailer security.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in building security, loss prevention, asset protection, or logistics operations. A proven track record of dependability is essential.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. A college degree or formal safety certifications (ASP/CSP) are not required; equivalent, real-world operational experience and capability are highly valued.
• Safety Aptitude: A strong desire and readiness to learn, apply, and take ownership of industrial safety standards, incident investigation methodologies, and federal OSHA regulations.
• Versatility & Autonomy: Highly adaptable generalist capable of adjusting to changing priorities and working independently without needing constant supervision.
• Core Competencies: Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a distinct operational drive, high attention to detail, and a sharp sense of urgency.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Google Suite; experience with Vector EHS, AccessIT, and Ava CCTV systems is a plus.
• Preferred Certifications: OSHA 10/30, CPR/First Aid.

Pay/Benefits Information:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.