The Safety and Facility Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing all safety, security, and facility-related activities within the warehouse. This includes ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining facility infrastructure, and enforcing industry standards such as TAPA. The role plays a key part in driving a strong safety culture, coordinating audits, and ensuring the warehouse operates efficiently, securely, and in accordance with all required guidelines
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety (EHS)
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and local health and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses.
- Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and onboarding safety inductions for all warehouse personnel.
- Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Monitor use of PPE and safe handling of equipment and materials.
- TAPA Compliance & Security Audits
- Ensure warehouse operations and infrastructure comply with TAPA FSR (Facility Security Requirements) and other relevant standards.
- Prepare for and lead TAPA certification and surveillance audits.
- Maintain and update TAPA-compliant security measures such as CCTV systems, access controls, fencing, seals, and ...
- Implement and monitor corrective actions from TAPA audit findings.
- Collaborate with security teams to conduct regular internal TAPA audits and risk assessments.
Facility Operations
- Oversee the maintenance and operational readiness of all building systems including HVAC, lighting, racking, loading docks, fire protection, and alarm systems.
- Manage preventive maintenance schedules using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
- Supervise external contractors, and security providers, ensuring SLAs are met.
- Ensure emergency response equipment and plans are up to date and tested regularly.
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain documentation related to safety procedures, TAPA compliance, facility maintenance, and inspections.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., waste handling).
- Support internal and third-party audits (including ISO and customer audits).
Team and Vendor Management
- Supervise facility staff or maintenance technicians as applicable.
- Schedule and supervise maintenance activities to minimize disruption to warehouse operations
- Coordinate and manage external service providers, ensuring safety and performance standards are met.
- Monitor and manage facility-related budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required Facilities Management, Logistics, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in warehouse safety and facility operations.
- Working knowledge of TAPA FSR standards and experience in managing or participating in TAPA audits.
- OSHA 30 certification required First Aid/CPR, or fire safety certifications are a plus.
- Familiarity with warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, MHE) and associated safety protocols.
- Experience with CMMS and MS Office Suite.
Preferred Skills
- Strong understanding of warehouse security best practices.
- Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach to safety and compliance.
- Effective leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Work Environment
- Warehouse environment with active operations
- May require standing/walking for long periods
- Must be available for emergency situations, or weekends as needed
