Senior Safety Specialist

The role

The Senior Safety Specialist will manage workers’ compensation, high risk standards, and OSHA recordkeeping for the QRC1 returns team. This individual will lead incident investigations, continuous improvement projects, and mentor Safety Coordinators.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end workers’ compensation case management.
• Manage modified duty and return-to-work programs.
• Serve as site owner for high risk standards including PIT, lockout/tagout, and working at height.
• Own accuracy and timeliness of OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 forms.
• Build and maintain the site’s audit record management system.
• Participate in Daily Business Review as the safety representative.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Own individual safety projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct and audit safety training.
• Partner with Area Managers and Operations leadership to reinforce safety accountability.

Required qualifications

• 4-6 years of progressive experience in workplace safety.
• OSHA 30 General Industry Certification.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Working knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR 1904).
• Direct experience maintaining OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 forms.
• Experience owning safety programs and corrective action systems independently.
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings with operations leadership and hold cross-functional owners accountable.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or Google Workspace.
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.

Nice to have

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST or equivalent professional safety certification (or active candidacy).
• Experience in a returns center, fulfillment center, or high-volume warehouse environment.
• Experience with safety management systems, claims management platforms, or incident tracking tools.
• Experience supporting or leading through an OSHA inspection or formal third-party safety audit.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior safety staff.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodology (5 Why, A3, Kaizen, DMAIC).

Benefits

• Bonus may be provided for eligible roles.
• Equity may be provided for eligible roles.

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

About the company

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators. They use a manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model to deliver high quality essentials for low prices.