Sr.Loss Prevention & Safety Manager

GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION:

The Senior Manager of Loss Prevention and Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive loss prevention, asset protection, and safety strategies across multiple distribution centers and corporate facilities. This role leads enterprise-wide initiatives to reduce shrink, mitigate risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety and accountability.

The Sr. Manager partners cross-functionally with Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Facilities to protect company assets, employees, and brand reputation while driving continuous improvement in physical security, safety performance, and operational controls.

Responsibilities include:

• •Develop and execute enterprise-wide loss prevention and safety strategies across multiple distribution centers and corporate facilities.
• •Establish and maintain physical security standards, including access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, and visitor management.
• •Lead shrink reduction programs, theft investigations, and fraud prevention initiatives.
• •Conduct risk assessments & security audits to identify vulnerabilities & implement corrective actions.
• •Oversee workplace safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• •Partner with Operations leadership to implement best practices that reduce operational risk and improve safety performance.
• •Develop & monitor KPIs related to shrink, incidents, claims, safety metrics, and regulatory compliance.
• •Manage incident response protocols, including workplace accidents, internal investigations, and emergency preparedness planning.
• •Lead crisis management efforts and business continuity planning for distribution centers and assist corporate facilities.
• •Oversee third-party guard services, including contract performance & cost management.
• •Support corporate facilities with safety programs, ergonomic initiatives, & building security standards.
• •Provide training and education to field leadership and employees on safety procedures, asset protection standards, and risk awareness.
• •Collaborate with HR and Legal on investigations, policy development, and disciplinary recommendations.
• •Develop and manage departmental budgets and resource allocation.
• •Build, mentor, and lead regional or site-level loss prevention and safety teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

% OF TIME

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List in order of importance, the 5 essential job functions and estimate the percentage of time spent on each. Total must equal 100%.

20%

Serve as the LP/Safety Department liaison to Leadership and production floor associates to ensure “buy-in” regarding shortage and safety reduction by engaging, coaching, and training.

20%

Assist in creating, implementing, and enforcing Security and Safety policies.

20%

Maintain confidentiality involving security and/or active investigations in the workplace.

20%

Oversee and drive performance across multiple distribution center and corporate locations by leading Deckers LP/Safety associates, conducting regular on-site visits to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness, and maintaining overall accountability for contracted guard service providers, including performance standards, service levels, and contractual compliance.

20%

Work in conjunction with Manager of Loss Prevention, Safety and Training to mentor, & developing teammates for career performance improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications needed in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Education/Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience:

• •8+ years of experience in security service, asset protection, audit, risk management, safety or another related field.
• •Experience with EHS and Security management systems, MS Office Professional Suite, including Excel.
• •Workplace Violence and/or Business Continuity experience.
• •Analytical experience in performance based, action and results oriented setting.

Skills/Competencies:

SPECIAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• •Ability to develop & execute loss prevention & safety strategies across multiple locations.
• •Proven capability to manage performance, compliance, and risk mitigation across geographically dispersed distribution centers and corporate facilities.
• •Strong knowledge of access control systems, CCTV, alarm systems, visitor management, and facility security standards.
• •Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, safety compliance requirements, and incident prevention best practices.
• •Ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement corrective action plans.
• •Experience leading internal investigations, theft/fraud cases, and workplace incident reviews with strong documentation practices.
• •Skilled in emergency preparedness planning, incident command response, and continuity of operations.
• •Strong ability to partner with Operations, HR, Legal, Risk Management, and Facilities to reduce enterprise risk.
• •Demonstrated success building, mentoring, and leading high-performing regional or site-level teams.
• •Clear, confident communicator capable of influencing field leadership and senior executives.
• •Skilled at leading cultural and operational change initiatives to strengthen safety and asset protection standards.
• •High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound decision-making in sensitive situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• •Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during site visits, facility inspections, and investigations.
• •Ability to travel frequently between multiple distribution centers and corporate locations (may include air and vehicle travel).
• •Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated areas during warehouse inspections.
• •Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds occasionally (e.g., equipment, files, safety materials).
• •Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed to inspect facilities and safety equipment.
• •Visual ability to monitor surveillance systems, review security footage, and inspect facilities for safety hazards.
• •Ability to work in warehouse environments may include varying temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to moving equipment.
• •Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, mobile devices, and security system technology.
• •Ability to respond to emergency situations, which may require quick movement and extended hours when necessary.
• •Ability to remain on-site for extended periods during incident response, audits, or crisis management situations.

(Check One by double clicking on the box:)

Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

Light: Office work, some lifting, considerable walking Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

$107,000.00 - $133,800.00

The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:

US - IN US8 Midwest Distribution Center

Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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