Asset Protection Manager - Safety and Loss Prevention

• 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

• 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
• 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
• 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

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

• Semi-Monthly Pay
• Incentive opportunities
• 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
• On-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program
• Opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise, 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