Warehouse Safety/Maintenance Manager - KeHE Distributors, LLC

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

The Warehouse Safety/Facilities Manager oversees processes and protocols related to warehouse safety and compliance, ensuring the effective operation of the facility and its equipment. This role includes responsibility for the upkeep of both the building and warehouse equipment, as well as leading and managing the maintenance and security teams within the distribution center.

Success in this position is measured by the ability to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance, significantly reducing the frequency of accidents and incidents, all while aligning with the company’s philosophy and culture.

Shift: Monday - Friday 

Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm 

• Works with ops management to ensure organization safety compliance.
• Evaluates safety programs, provides recommendations and implements approved changes.
• Conducts site safety inspections and audits.
• Facilitates, tracks and communicates post accident/incident Root-Cause-Analysis and Corrective/Preventative Action processes.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring completion of all safety related forms and processes.
• Champions KeHE's Harm-to-None (H20) behavioral based safety program by promoting "all accidents are preventable."
• Manages safety training schedule, conducts safety training and ensures proper documentation is compliant in applicable safety areas.
• Facilitates safety activities including safety committee meetings, reviews accident/incident trends and presents safety opportunities.
• Participates in tactical planning and support of corporate safety initiatives including implementing and enforcing company safety rules and Powered Industrial Training Program.
• Works with HR to manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs (including regularly scheduled work comp file reviews with insurance carrier and Corporate Safety Dept.
• Oversees monthly random drug testing program with third party vendor.
• Plans, budgets, and schedules facility maintenance and modifications, including cost estimates/follow-up with all invoices regarding care.
• Implement new processes to increase efficiencies.
• Ensure company sponsored safety programs are administered correctly according to best practices.
• Schedule and assign duties for PIT equipment repair and PMs, facility maintenance, major or minor building projects, and building security.
• Responsible for providing information and support to a wide variety of users.
• Responsible for technology support for the warehouse systems and IT equipment.
• Respond to emergency maintenance request as required. Troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution.
• Support the day-to-day functionality, efficiency, and operational maintenance for staff needs.
• Coordinates team projects and provides direction and guidance to others when necessary.
• Maintain and actively contribute to the knowledge base that improves the effectiveness of the team.
• Assist in initiating planned maintenance programs for company facilities and equipment.
• Manage the receiving function for all facilities and maintenance materials.
• Manage preventive maintenance of facility equipment, including HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Electrical, OPEX System (Perfect Pick System) and Glycol Systems
• Oversees parking lots, outside receiving areas, and public access, and security gates.
• Manages and reviews all service contracts and evaluates the quality of work and services.
• Conducts and documents facility inspections.
• Assesses, evaluates, coaches, and counsels direct reports. Assist in interviewing/hiring new employees.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

• 4-8 years experience in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field 
• Two or more years of supervisory positions directing a multi-functional team.

Qualifications / Additional Skills /?Aptitude:

• Government regulations and safety compliance; strong working knowledge and understanding of safety rules and regulations at all levels of government including OSHA, Cal-OSHA, DOT.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Knowledge of the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous risk improvement.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strategic thinking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to influence, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Team player and self-starter.
• Exhibits positivity, passion, integrity and responsibility.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands?described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to?successfully perform the essential functions of this job.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to?enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must?be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.? The associate is required to sit. The?associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb.? While performing the duties of this position,?the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary?from very cool to very warm.? The?associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions.? The noise levels in the work environment are?typically low to moderate.