Position SummaryThe Senior Safety & Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing safety, facility maintenance, and equipment reliability within the fulfillment center. This role partners with Operations and Human Resources to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment while minimizing equipment downtime and facility disruptions.
Key ResponsibilitiesSafety & Compliance
- Lead and maintain the facility's safety programs and initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
- Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain required safety records, documentation, and OSHA logs.
- Coordinate employee safety training and new-hire safety orientation.
- Oversee key programs including PPE, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, emergency response, and powered industrial truck safety.
- Partner with Operations and HR to promote a strong safety culture and reduce workplace injuries.
- Oversees day-to-day operations of Loss Prevention and Firearms Compliance.
Maintenance & Facilities- Oversee maintenance and repair of facility equipment, building systems, and infrastructure.
- Manage preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Coordinate repairs for material handling equipment, conveyors, docks, racking, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other facility systems.
- Manage outside contractors and maintenance vendors.
- Maintain service schedules, maintenance records, and equipment documentation.
- Support facility improvements, equipment installations, and other operational projects.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Serve as the primary site resource for safety and maintenance matters.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, equipment reliability, and facility operations.
- Track key safety and maintenance metrics and communicate results to leadership.
- Manage safety and maintenance budgets, vendors, and supplies.
- Provide leadership and direction to safety and maintenance team members, as applicable.
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in safety, maintenance, facilities, or operational leadership.
- Experience in a fulfillment center, distribution center, warehouse, or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and workplace safety practices.
- Experience with preventive maintenance and facility/equipment management.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree and/or relevant safety certifications preferred.
Work EnvironmentThis position requires regular presence throughout the fulfillment center, including walking operational areas and working around material handling equipment. Occasional after-hours availability may be required for urgent safety or facility needs.
