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Safety and Security Team Leader

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In short

IKEA is seeking a Safety and Security Team Leader in Brooklyn, NY, to protect co-workers, customers, and assets from preventable loss. This role involves managing compliance tasks, overseeing site safety and security, and responding to incidents.

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Unit Risk & Compliance Manager in various compliance tasks including assessments, follow-up, training, and statistical reports related to Ingka Group Policies and Standards, U.S. Business Risk & Compliance policies, and national/local applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversees the safety and security of people and property within the site/unit and supports the Unit Risk & Compliance Manager with identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in the unit, and gathering and communicating unit safety and security KPI's.
  • Initiates, monitors and responds to incidents and ensures rapid response, investigation, documentation and reporting of all incidents and emergency situations.
  • Minimizes theft and fraud utilizing loss prevention procedures and provides support to the Unit R&C Manager and Field Safety & Security Specialist with internal investigations.
  • Assists the Unit R&C Manager in leading the unit's physical security program, safety program, and compliance program by education, assessing (auditing), and maintaining standards throughout the property.
  • Ensures the unit's Safety Committee (Safety Forum) Meeting is held per Federal and/or State OSHA standards and IKEA U.S. standards.
  • Assists the Unit R&C Manager and/or Field Safety & Security with sensitive issues including co-worker misconduct, information security, harassment, and lawsuits.

Requirements

  • 2 years previous experience of retail safety & security (loss prevention/asset protection).
  • Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and local legislation and requirements regarding safety, security and risk in a retail environment.
  • Knowledge and experience with safety committees, auditing, and incident report writing.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
  • WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
  • Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • KinderCare tuition discount
  • Retirement and bonus plans
  • Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
  • Pet insurance program
  • Education assistance and learning programs
  • Safety shoe reimbursement
  • 24/7 telehealth visits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
  • A fun and inclusive work environment
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

4 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Associate

Locations

Brooklyn, United States

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