Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Hi there, we’re Article. We’re an online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time.

As a Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for supporting the development, adoption, and continual improvement of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices at the supported warehouses.

At Article, we understand that integrating operations with safety is crucial to our success.

Why We Need You : As the (HSE) Coordinator you will assist in fostering a culture where safety and operational excellence are intertwined, contributing to the well-being of our employees, customers, and visitors across the United States and Canada.

You'll help management, warehouse, and driver teams to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

You will also assist in initiatives to enhance safety, increase productivity, and minimize risks to the organization, under the guidance and direction of senior staff.

Why Article?

As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can.

That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry.

This is an exciting role with many opportunities to drive this company's safety success. If you thrive helping others be safe and enjoy implementing new processes this would be a great fit for you!

About The Team :

Your team will consist of the Safety, Compliance and Maintenance Manager and yourself! You will be supporting our network consisting of 8 locations across the US and Canada.

Schedule : Monday-Friday (This role is Hybrid and will require you to be in the office 3 days a week minimum. The days are flexible to your choosing).

• 29 paid days off between vacation, wellness, and holiday (details below)
• Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid paternity / maternity leave
• 45% discount on all Article furniture

Department Warehouse & Home Delivery Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Richmond Workplace type Hybrid Compensation $70,000 - $80,000 / year Reporting To Chris Taggart

What You'll Do :

• Demonstrate commitment to workplace safety.
• Promote a culture of safety organization-wide.
• Encourage employee involvement and coordinate with Operations, P&C, and Legal on safety activities.
• Maintain and update safety policies to comply with regulations and best practices.

Ensure consistency in safety protocols across US and Canada locations.

• Monitor safety regulation compliance and develop training programs with Learning and Development.
• Support 5S program and safety audits.
• Facilitate safety training sessions and collaborate with external stakeholders.
• Establish and coordinate incident reporting and investigation.
• Support investigations of accidents, near misses, and incidents, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and support analysis and reporting.
• Analyze safety data to identify improvement areas.
• Support accurate reporting of safety metrics for industry comparison and long-term progress.
• Utilize safety technology and compliance systems for regulatory support and improved outcomes.
• Assist in managing safety and compliance projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and training in Lean and 5Why methodologies.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for various scenarios, aligning with operational realities.
• Perform tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining compliance documentation.

Who You Are :

• A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Proven experience as a safety manager or in a similar role, preferably in the logistics industry.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations in the US and Canada.
• Expertise and knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations
• Proficiency in safety management software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience with Logistics, Warehousing, and Drivers.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (Preferred)
• Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport.

Perks & Benefits :

• You’ll be benefits-eligible from the 1st day of your employment. This includes : Extended medical, dental and vision Life insurance Disability insurance 4% company match 401K option
• Between vacation, holidays and sick / Wellness Days you’ll receive : 120 hours (3 weeks) of paid vacation (accrued annually) 48 hours sick / Wellness time (6 days, accrued annually) 8 paid holidays and 1 Inclusion & Diversity day
• 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)
• We also offer : Paid maternity and parental leave

The expected salary is $70,000 to $80,000. The actual base pay can increase beyond this range and will be based on various factors, including transferable skills, training and certifications, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

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