Safety Manager

Why Work for ODW?

ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third-party logistics (3PL) provider committed to collective growth and helping every teammate reach their highest potential. Pillared on our four values -- Respect, Trust, Team, and Opportunity-- our people rise to challenges, innovate, and make an impact every day.

We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their strengths, ownership, innovative ideas, and meaningful contributions.

Who we are

The Safety and Security Department at ODW Logistics is committed to providing a safe, secure, and healthful work environment. Through engagement, process discipline, and collaboration, we drive a culture where all associates feel valued, empowered, and protected.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and continuously improving corporate safety and health programs and objectives across all ODW locations, including multiple nationwide distribution centers and the corporate office. This position also supports the broader compliance initiatives relating to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Serve as a Safety SME -- As a safety subject matter expert, to promote safety as a cultural business value rather than a business priority, through training, coaching, and communication of ODW safety practices, procedures, expectations, and industry best practices.

2. Develop and Maintain Safety Programs -- research, review, update, and deliver safety procedures and policies that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., Haz Comm, Risk Assessments, audits, training, etc.). Assist in developing and delivering safety training/onboarding, promoting a 'safety first' culture.

3. Lead Proactive Safety Culture - by identifying exposures/hazards in fulfillment or transport. Recommend preventative measures and implement engineered or administrative controls with the use of strong communication skills. Support our powered industrial truck (PIT) platforms (iWarehouse and Infolink), near-miss reporting, and Behavior-Based Safety Observations (BBSOs).

4. Provide Strong Leadership -- provides motivational communication to Safety team members, ODW leadership, and associates, continuing to exceed expectations as it pertains to facilitating a compliant, safe, and healthful work environment. Leads a high-functioning safety team, providing feedback and coaching, to proactively support a growing network of distribution centers.

5. Promote Safety Awareness - develop and deliver content through company memoranda, newsletters, trainings, Safety Team meetings, Safety Calls, goal attainment, and individual development.

6. Ensure Regulatory Compliance - understand, monitor, and proactively manage exposures related to OSHA (federal/state), EPA, NFPA, NIOSH, ESG, and ANSI regulations. Track regulatory changes and communicate adjustments as they occur.

7. Support Incident Management & Workers Compensation -- maintain incident logs, understand and assist in completing OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301), participate in injury/incident investigations to determine compliant dispositions. Work with the Director of Safety & Security to create corrective and preventative actions. Support Human Resources, Risk, and Operations leadership in implementing said actions.

Qualifications

These may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. We encourage you to

apply, even if you don't meet every qualification.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree (Preferred), or 2-4 years of safety leadership experience.

Certifications will be given consideration - OSHA-10, OSHA-30, OSHA-511, OHSA-501, STS, ASP, CSP, etc.

Safety management experience in logistics, manufacturing, or a warehouse setting.

Warehouse and material handling equipment (MHE) experience (e.g., stand-up/sit-down forklift, order picker, reach truck, etc.)

Experience with the Raymond iWarehouse and/or Crown lnfolink platforms is a plus.

Capabilities

Familiarity with NFPA (30 A&B), OSHA 1910, ANSI, and NIOSH (preferred).

Hazardous material (flammable liquids and aerosols) experience.

Excellent organizational, communication, and motivational skills.

Strong relationship-building skills and recognizing that having great people is a competitive advantage.

Ability to analyze data, assess risk, and identify root causes.

High attention to detail and strong observational skills.

Sound decision-making based on analysis, judgment, and experience.

Demonstrated work ethic, personal drive, and the ability to perform under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to manage team members and situations remotely.

Innovative thinker with the ability to challenge the status quo for better results.

Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Valid driver's license.

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing this role, the associate must be able to:

Hear, read, and comprehend, write, and communicate clearly.

Flexibility to respond as needed at any time, day or night.

Walk or stand for extended periods of time in ambient warehouse conditions.

Occasionally work at heights and ascend/descend ladders.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

OUR VALUES

Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas.

Respect Give and it will be given.

We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Trust Earned over time.

We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

Team Accomplish more together.

We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

Opportunity Realize your potential.

We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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