Assistant Manager - Security and Environmental, Health and Safety

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 340 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Key Responsibilities includes but not limited to,

Operations

• Manage and operate security systems (Security, Health and Safety Portal, CCTV, intrusion alarm, access control, etc.). 
• Coordinate timely completion of outstanding Security Corrective Actions / Preventive Actions with appropriate parties and communicate issues to the District Manager and Regional Security Manager/Director. 
• Be a part of the District Business Review meeting to discuss security-related issues, concerns, and best practices. 
• Coach employees and management on how to complete incident reporting per the Security Incident Reporting Standard. 
• Take the lead on all district security incident investigations, in coordination with Regional and CHQ Security. 
• Support Business Continuity Plan development and testing. 
• Supporting full implementation of Expeditors Health and Safety Standards. 
• Educating colleagues and Service Providers regarding safety to enhance an overall culture of safety in the face of potential resistance. 
• Supervise a group of outsourced security personnel in daily security operations.
• Serving as key point of contact for Operational Process Standards. 
• Managing Security, Health and Safety resources and tools (ex. the Portal). 
• Delivering Security, Health and Safety training (instructor-led courses). 

 

Compliance

• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
• Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations. 
• Ensure 100% branch compliance with all local Security, Health & Safety regulations, in coordination with any branch / external compliance officers.
• Ensure 100% branch compliance with all Operational Process Standards (“Expeditors Minimum Security, Health & Safety Standards”).

 

 

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience with exposure to supervisory functions preferably in logistics or supply chain industry
• At least 1 year experience in the setup and administration of Security Systems
• Ability to drive standards, awareness, compliance and implementation of all security, health and safety related matters
• Able to efficiently conduct Security, Health & Safety related topics' briefings and trainings sessions
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details
• Proven leadership attitude and skills
• Ability to drive through change