What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Lead position at J. Crew Group, Inc.?
Lead - Safety
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Safety Lead to champion and maintain our commitment to workplace safety at our Distribution Center. This role combines hands-on safety leadership with strategic program management to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in safety protocols, training facilitation, and collaborative problem-solving while building and maintaining strong partnerships across all organizational levels.
Essential Job Functions
Safety Compliance & Auditing
- Coordinate and conduct regular on-site inspections to audit conditions and safe work practices
- Conduct comprehensive facility audits to maintain OSHA compliance
- Evaluate and improve Health and Safety methods, policies, procedures, and programs
- Research and implement regulatory requirements, industry standards and safety best practices
- Investigate on-site incidents, near misses, and property damage
- Prepare detailed reports and information graphs for leadership
- Monitor and maintain safety compliance documentation
Training & Development
- Lead and conduct regular Safety School training programs
- Facilitate safety stand down training sessions as needed
- Develop and update safety training materials
- Conduct new hire safety orientations
- Provide ongoing safety education and awareness programs
- Track and document all training completions
- Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements
Safety Committee Leadership
- Lead and facilitate regular Safety Committee meetings
- Develop and implement safety incentive programs
- Coordinate issue resolution and follow-up
- Drive committee initiatives and projects
- Manage safety suggestion programs
- Track and report on committee achievements
- Foster employee engagement in safety programs
Operational Support
- Assist with company 5S program implementation and maintenance
- Work closely with Managers/Supervisors on safety initiatives
- Support continuous improvement of safety processes
- Maintain safety equipment and supplies inventory
- Coordinate emergency response procedures
- Manage safety-related documentation and records
- Participate in facility improvement projects
Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Expertise
- OSHA regulations and compliance requirements
- 5S methodology and work practices
- Safety audit procedures
- Incident investigation techniques
- Emergency response protocols
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Safety program development
Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellence in written and verbal communication
- Project management capabilities
- Training and facilitation skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Data analysis and reporting
- Leadership capabilities
Qualifications
- OSHA 10/30 hour Certification preferred
- CPR/First Aid and AED Certification preferred
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Previous safety leadership experience preferred
Physical Requirements
- Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend, stoop and climb for up to 10 hours at a time
- Climb stairs and work comfortably on elevated platform/loft areas
- Stand for duration of work shift and walk/move continuously
- Work around moving machinery/equipment
- Adjust to climate changes; hot and cold extremes may occur in warehouse
- Perform frequent/reoccurring movement (folding, hanging clothing, wrapping, packing, etc.)
- Lift up to 50 pounds several times per day; perform overhead lifting as necessary
Work Schedule
- Full-time, Monday – Friday
- Flexible hours as needed to support business needs
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Some weekend work may be required
Benefits Package
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced 401(k) matching program
- Generous PTO package including floating holidays
- Employee discount on J.Crew merchandise
- Professional development fund
- Career advancement opportunities
- Leadership development programs
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are committed to affirmatively providing equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, legally protected physical or mental disability or any other basis protected under applicable law.
One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.
JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.
