Job Description
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.
Get to Know AEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed.
Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners.
At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. Our Better Together culture creates a mutual desire to succeed–inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey.
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AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
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