ACE Hardware · 8 hours ago
Asset Protection Manager - Safety and Loss Prevention
Ace Hardware is a leading retailer committed to promoting a safe and healthy environment for its team members. The Asset Protection Manager oversees the implementation of safety and security policies, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing loss prevention programs within a Retail Support Center.
Retail
Responsibilities
Lead, support and encourage Ace Values: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork
Provides strategic direction to the Asset Protection teams, fostering a collaborative environment that supports Ace’s Vision, Mission and Values
Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive HSE program that ensures a safe and compliant work environment throughout the local Retail Support Center (RSC) operations
Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for all HSE programs in alignment with company goals, regulatory requirements and best practices
Partner with leadership, operations and facilities teams to cultivate a proactive safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of all team members while minimizing risk and liability to the organization
Conduct ongoing analysis and evaluation of security operations, identify and resolve potential security breaches and support Corporate Asset Protection in the investigation of theft, workplace threats and violence (WPT&V), fraud and other security-related incidents. Assist RSC management with the investigation of safety incidents
Local oversight of the use and maintenance of all physical security and life safety systems, including but not limited to intrusion and fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency generators, battery backups, camera systems, card access and locking systems
Oversee all hazardous materials activities, including Tier II Extremely Hazardous Substance reporting, hazardous waste identification, segregation, and disposal, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Coordinate and execute all HSE training modules, regulatory audits, routine inspections, employee engagement inititiatives, job hazard and risk assessments, compliance assessments, OSHA log maintenance, emergency medical response (First Aid & CPR), fire safety drills, and accident investigations, in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and FDA standards
Develop, implement and periodically review emergency management and disaster recovery plans, ensuring alignment with Corporate Asset Protection and HSE directives
Monitor critical performance indicators for all Asset Protection components
Maintain, update and ensure the integrity of all local incident reports, including but not limited to Loss Prevention investigations, HSE-related records, compliance reports and documentation, including regulatory submissions for OSHA, FDS, DOT, and CTPAT, to guarantee uninterrupted regulatory compliance
Assist in the development of operational and capital budgets, providing data-driven recommendations to optimize asset protection and safety investments
Qualification
Required
5-10 years of experience in safety, loss prevention and/or security management in a warehouse or industrial environment is required
5-10 years of demonstrated leadership experience, including direct supervisory experience over teams or departments, in a warehouse or industrial environment, is required
Expert understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations
Professional demeanor with the ability to remain calm and act decisively under pressure
Expertise in investigations and investigational interview strategies
Technical expertise in security systems, loss prevention technology and all Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Strategic planning and problem-solving abilities to address safety and security issues and find innovative solutions to reduce risk
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Flexibility and willingness to work non-traditional shifts and hours as required by operational or emergency circumstances
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, security, risk management, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience within safety, loss prevention, or security management
Certifications preferred – First Aid & CPR, OSHA 30-hour General Certification, Wicklander-Zulawski Interview and Interrogation certification, Certified Protection Professional (CCP), Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement
Benefits
Semi-Monthly Pay
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Identity theft protection
Company
ACE Hardware
Now in Afghanistan, Since 1924, Ace Hardware has been known as the place with the helpful hardware folks in thousands of neighborhoods across America, providing customers with a more personal kind of helpful.
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