Senior Manager, Warehouse Safety

Sr. Manager, Warehouse Safety

Abacus Solutions Group is currently recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Warehouse Safety to be based out of a facility in the North Las Vegas area.

The Sr. Manager of Warehouse Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing safety programs across all domestic warehouse locations. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, promotes a culture of safety, and reduces workplace incidents through proactive risk management and training initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive warehouse safety program across all domestic sites, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements (KPIs, routines, audit cadence, corrective action tracking) to ensure consistent execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-site safety team (direct and/or dotted-line), including goal setting, performance management, and capability building.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements, including maintaining accurate documentation and preparing for audits.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify hazards including PIT, ergonomics, dock safety, incident investigations, and high-risk task controls by evaluating processes, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and develop preventive measures to reduce recurrence and improve overall safety performance.
• Create and deliver safety training programs for all warehouse employees, including onboarding, refresher courses, and specialized training for high-risk tasks.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Security teams to integrate safety initiatives into daily workflows and strategic projects.
• Monitor and report safety metrics, trends, and performance to senior leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety processes and culture, leveraging best practices, technology, and employee engagement programs.
• Manage emergency preparedness and response plans, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and crisis communication protocols.
• Oversee ergonomics and equipment safety standards, ensuring compliance and reducing injury risks in manual handling and automation environments.
• Escalate and intervene when conditions present imminent risk; partner with Operations leadership to ensure timely remediation.

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance practices in warehousing and industrial environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in behavior-based safety, safety training development, and accident/incident investigation methodologies.
• Knowledge of material-handling equipment, powered industrial vehicles, automation/robotic systems, and warehouse flows.
• Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority across operations, engineering, HR and executive teams.
• Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and make data-driven decisions to mitigate hazards.
• Strong project management and change management skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in safety management with multi-site leadership across high-volume distribution or logistics environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification.
• Experience managing safety programs across multiple sites.
• Familiarity with ergonomics and warehouse automation safety standards.
• Ability to travel regularly (at least 40%) to domestic warehouse locations and must be able to work across time zones. Travel includes routine site visits and support for as needed.