Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Competitive Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage
401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment
Strong career growth & talent development culture
20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
Vast array of voluntary benefits

Position Overview:

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs across all retail stores and distribution centers. This role ensures a safe and compliant environment for associates, customers, and visitors by reducing workplace hazards, reinforcing cleanliness and housekeeping standards, and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Development & Compliance

Develop, implement and oversee company-wide safety policies, procedures and programs for both retail and distribution operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
Monitor/evaluate regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across stores and DCs.
Maintain safety manuals, hazard communication programs, and emergency action plans.

Training & Awareness

Deliver training on workplace safety, hazard recognition, housekeeping standards, forklift safety, HazMat handling, PPE, and ergonomics.
Lead store and DC associates in safety awareness campaigns, emphasizing safe customer interactions and store cleanliness.
Provide coaching to leaders on how to sustain a safe and orderly environment.

Incident Management

Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions to determine root causes. Create remediation plans.
Partner with HR, Operations, and Loss Prevention to manage OSHA reporting and workers’ compensation claims.
Ensure remedial/corrective and preventive actions are implemented, with follow-up validation.

Housekeeping & Cleanliness Standards

Develop and enforce daily/weekly housekeeping checklists for stores and DCs to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
Ensure aisles, exits, and stockrooms remain clear of obstructions.
Monitor restrooms, breakrooms, and common areas for cleanliness and safety compliance.
Drive accountability for sanitation standards that protect associates and customers.

Collaboration & Leadership

Partner with Retail Operations, Distribution leadership, and Loss Prevention to provide strategic direction that aligns safety practices with business goals.
Serve as primary liaison for regulatory inspections and external audits.
Report safety performance, incident trends, and cleanliness compliance to executive leadership.

Continuous Improvement

Track and analyze safety and cleanliness data to identify trends.
Implement proactive risk-reduction strategies in high-risk areas.
Research and recommend new tools, cleaning methods, or technologies that improve workplace safety and customer experience.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, or related field (preferred).
5+ years of safety management experience in retail, distribution, or supply chain environments.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and use findings to improve safety programs.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety, housekeeping standards, and sanitation protocols.
Strong background in incident investigation, safety auditing, and compliance reporting.
Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.
Willingness to travel regularly to stores and DCs.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent travel to stores and distribution centers including overnight stay is required
Ability to drive for long distances
Ability to stand, walk, bend and kneel on a frequent basis
Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a valid state issued license
Physical ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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