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This Safety Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation of strategic environmental health & safety (EHS) processes and is responsible for fostering safety and prevention at their home site and across the Supply Chain network.
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements. Details will be provided during the offer stage.
A day in the life...
- Works to achieve, maintain, monitor, and report on all EHS performance metrics
- Assist in the development and maintenance of EHS-related site-specific written program and procedures
- Evaluate and investigate incident and accident trends
- Work with Engineering/Facilities teams and leaders in advance of new equipment and processes implementation
- Oversee the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures for the Supply Chain Safety Program to ensure a safe and healthy building
- Oversee the successful implementation of the site's Safety Committee and Behavior Based Safety teams
- Inspect building on a regular basis to identify potential safety and health hazards, including conducting environmental, health, and safety audits of the facility
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all state/federal safety and fire laws
- Oversee site inspections and responses to regulatory agencies
- Execution of the Hazardous Waste Program including weekly inspections of storage areas, regulatory inspections, training, manifest record retention, and overall oversight of the hazardous program
- Support regulatory reports in compliance with local, state, and federal agencies
- Monitor construction projects to ensure compliance
- Ensure facility remains in compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Plan and control budgeted EHS expenditures seeking ways to minimize spend without sacrificing effectiveness of EHS policies or programs
- Implement EHS audits at the site, identifying gaps and developing action plans
- Support EHS network-wide audits and initiatives
- Build trust and confidence with the cross functional operations teams, and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis
- Partner with the Training Team and other key stakeholders on key safety elements of Virtual Training Guides (VTG's)
- Provides support for the on-site athletic trainer and partner with the trainers to proactively address safety risk
You own this if you have...
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Engineering or related discipline preferred
- 7+ years' experience in Safety or Occupational Safety and Health (preferred)
- ASP certification or higher (preferred)
- Experience working effectively as a team member by attentively listening to and sharing information with others to facilitate a cooperative work environment, specifically leading a team for safety in a warehouse environment
- Knowledge of Environmental regulations
- Knowledge of Hazardous Waste
- Knowledge of OSHA Regulations as stated in 29 CFR, Title 29
- Strong organization, time management, and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Competency in the basic use and application of safety instruments
- The ability to work with little direction and resourceful with good problem-solving skills
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Engineering, or a related discipline
- 7+ years of experience in Safety or Occupational Safety and Health
- ASP certification or higher
- Experience leading safety teams in a warehouse environment
- Knowledge of environmental regulations
- Knowledge of hazardous waste requirements and programs
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations under 29 CFR Title 29
- Strong organization, time management, and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Competency using and applying basic safety instruments
- Ability to work independently and solve problems resourcefully
Nordstrom Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordstrom and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordstrom.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside virtual care and mental health support. Additional protections like disability coverage, life/AD&D, and accounts such as HSA/FSA further strengthen the overall health-and-protection offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a defined employer match structure and access to additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan. Commuter accounts, transit subsidies, and adoption assistance add to the overall financial support beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-away benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental and bonding leave, and a sabbatical program after tenure. PTO sharing and donation options expand flexibility in how time off can be used and supported across colleagues.
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