The Vice President of Safety and Loss Prevention at Goodwill Industries of Tulsa is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all safety and loss prevention programs. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations, reduces workplace incidents, manages risk, and prevents loss through strategic planning, effective training, and program implementation. It requires exceptional leadership skills and a proactive approach to fostering a safe and secure environment for all employees, customers, and stakeholders.
Essential Job Functions
Create safety programs tailored to the organization's needs and risks.
Formulate detailed safety policies and procedures, including emergency response plans and training programs.
Roll out safety programs and policies across the organization, ensuring employee understanding and compliance.
Identify and analyze potential hazards, developing mitigation strategies to reduce risks.
Lead investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, or near-misses, including root-cause analyses.
Ensure prompt reporting and accurate record-keeping, developing and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Design and deliver comprehensive training modules covering safety procedures, emergency response, and loss prevention techniques.
Regularly communicate and monitor compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Collaborate with department managers to ensure employees have and utilize the standard personal protective equipment (PPE).
Create and implement comprehensive emergency response plans, conducting regular drills and applicable testing to ensure preparedness.
Create comprehensive plans to reduce theft, fraud, and other types of losses.
Implement loss prevention techniques and security technologies across the organization to deter and monitor theft, fraudulent activities, and risk concerns.
Work closely with managers and department heads to integrate loss prevention practices into daily operations.
Conduct employee training sessions on recognizing and preventing theft and fraud.
Monitor updates in industry standards and regulatory requirements, updating organizational policies as needed.
Collect and compile data for safety and loss prevention reports, ensuring timely submission to relevant regulatory agencies.
Perform systematic workplace evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with safety and risk mitigation standards and requirements.
Provide direction and support to the team, fostering professional growth and promoting a safety culture.
Other Job Functions
Monitor updates in industry standards and regulatory requirements, updating organizational policies as needed.
Collect and compile data for safety and loss prevention reports, ensuring timely submission to relevant regulatory agencies.
Create appropriate stakeholder committees to enhance a safety and risk mitigation culture.
Collaborate with departments to ensure regular audits and inspections of equipment result in compliance with industry standards and requirements.
Provide direction and support to the team, fostering professional growth and promoting a safety culture.
Promote a culture of vigilance and accountability through continuous safety and loss mitigation education and awareness campaigns.
Other Job Requirements
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
Proven leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and training skills.
Ability to analyze data and develop actionable safety and loss prevention strategies.
Must be 21 years of age.
Valid Oklahoma driver's license with a good driving record.
Compliance with Goodwill's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Risk Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and loss prevention, preferably in a retail or nonprofit environment.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification is preferred.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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