Operations Associate Jobs in Jefferson, WI (NOW HIRING)

Description

Full-time Exempt | 40 hrs./week | Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional weekend shifts |$65,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience | Full-Time Benefits 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Safety Manager is responsible for traveling to worksites to investigate complaints, perform routine audits, and identify potential risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role spans diverse environments, including warehouses, production facilities, retail stores, and office buildings, with a focus on addressing safety concerns specific to each business and industry.  The Safety Manager collaborates with stakeholders to develop and implement effective risk reduction strategies based on audit findings. Additionally, they play a critical role in fostering a culture of safety by promoting awareness, leading employee training sessions, and distributing materials on safety protocols and emergency response plans. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Continually evaluate the organization's procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify unsafe conditions requiring improvement
• Assist in the development and revision of company policies, training, and procedures related to safety & compliance
• Stay abreast of safety & compliance with rules and regulations through research and education and recommend updates to policies, procedures, and/or training
• Investigate accidents and incidents to prepare and present reports summarizing accidents, injuries, and near misses in the monthly Safety Committee meetings
• Share information, suggestions, and observations with Senior Leadership to create consistency in safety standards throughout the organization
• Acts as a safety resource by providing effective solutions, answers, and inputs as necessary to address concerns and or obstacles to safe work
• Organize and conduct OSHA-compliant training on safety and compliance topics
• Ensure the safety manual is current and applicable through annual revision or verification
• Ensure that each building's Do Not Panic/Emergency Action plan is kept up to date and locations are performing quarterly drills
• Communicate preventative maintenance problems and potential issues to the Facilities Manager to provide a safe and clean working environment that complies with all state and local building and fire codes while implementing safety policies through training, reporting safety hazards, and correcting unsafe employee practices
• Supporting Operational Leaders and Management Teams through permitting, inspections, safe work plan meetings, hazard identification and risk assessment (personal and process safety), problem-solving, incident investigation and analysis facilitation
• Assesses safety and health program performance.
• Conduct random Safety walk-thru inspections of buildings within the organization and job sites, ensuring compliance with both best practices and safety requirements
• Manage documentation and reporting of safety-related records and materials
• Provide support and materials for monthly safety meetings and share Lessons Learned or other observations with organization Senior Leadership and Management
• Reports safety violations to appropriate authorities to ensure that issues are addressed promptly
• Lead and support safety initiatives within the organization
• Provide safety orientation and training of new and existing employees on equipment 
• Attend management meetings as scheduled by the Senior Director of Retail Operations/Associate Director of Retail Operations       
• Maintains Google calendar for proper time management proficiencies 
• Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned
• Build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities.
• Play an integral role in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion within the organization.
• Adhere to the Safeguarding Policy by ensuring timely completion of mandatory training, staying updated on relevant training modules, and undergoing the necessary background checks to maintain compliance.

Candidate must reside within 35 miles of Madison, WI, for location safety protocol.

Store/location assignments are subject to change to meet operational needs and aid with staff training and development.

• Daily assignments will rotate based on staffing and operational needs. An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• OSHA 30-Hour required
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional  and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional and/or CSM (Certified Safety Manager) preferred
• Proven experience in a safety role
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, guidelines and practices
• Experience in developing safety programs and policies
• Experience in creating and implementing training programs that are OSHA compliant
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, ethnicities, and races. 
• Demonstrate the implementation of best practices as required by the SVdP Safeguarding policy when interacting with children and vulnerable adults.
• For the safety of the clients SVdP serves and as per the Safeguarding Policy, this position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

An individual must meet the mental and physical requirements described here to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing the duties of this job:

• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and other state and local safety regulations
• Familiarity with the tools, machines and equipment used in both retail and production environments
• Demonstrate the implementation of best practices as required by the SVdP Safeguarding policy when interacting with children and vulnerable adults
• A minimum of two years of safety experience and implementation of programs and practices
• This position requires effectively communicating various information to employees, customers, and clients. Good listening and verbal and written skills are required.
• This position requires the ability to prioritize and execute responsibilities independently
• This position requires the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for sound decision-making and problem-solving with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google applications is required. Typing a minimum of 55 words per minute is needed.
• This employee must be able to work with a culturally and socially diverse population, as represented by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's employees, customers, and clients.
• Employees must frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear, and use their hands to handle or touch products, tools, or controls. 
• Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or another person. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Employee must be able to follow instructions and work autonomously on assigned job duties
• Employee must be able to work assigned shifts consistently and live within 35 miles of Madison Wisconsin.
• Must be licensed and able to drive a motor vehicle
• The working environment of the Thrift Stores, Service Center, Business offices, and Processing Center may contain dust, debris or allergens commonly associated with pre-owned clothing, furniture and household goods. Certain areas of the store donation dock are only partially climate-controlled.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not and shall not discriminate in our employment, services and volunteerism on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during nonworking hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, and vendors. Although the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not generally consider religion in either hiring or the services it provides, because we are a Catholic charity, requiring liaison with the Catholic Church and its members, certain positions involving such liaisons are reserved for members of the Catholic Church. The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul reserves the right to consider whether the conduct reflected in a criminal conviction demonstrates an incompatibility with the responsibilities of the specific job for which an applicant is applying.

FULL-TIME JOB BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability and voluntary life insurance coverage available
• 403(b) retirement plan and an employer-sponsored SEP-IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and sick time off leave policies

EQUITY:

St. Vincent de Paul has a vision for a deeply inclusive environment for our membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, SVdP candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. SVdP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.