Sr. Manager, Warehouse Safety

Abacus Solutions Group is currently recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Warehouse Safety to be based out of a new facility in the Southaven, MS area.

Job Summary:

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.