Alessandro Mendez

Manager, Safety and Compliance (Broad River Retail- Dba Ashley) @Broad River Retail

Spartanburg, SC, US

Safety and compliance leader overseeing the well-being of approximately 750 employees, 33 stores and 3 distribution centers across North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Develop, implement, and enforce procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risks, and maintain a secure and safe working environment across all operations. Implement organizational occupational health, safety and security programs including OSHA standards training and reporting, compliance, disaster preparedness and contingency plans. Lead safety meetings, conduct audits, and inspections to ensure compliance and identify corrective action where needed. Create and enforce standard operating procedures (SOP’s) related to safety, security, and compliance. Develop and manage workplace safety programs, training, and initiatives to promote a culture of safety. Conduct investigations into workplace accidents, criminal incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Monitor vendor and contractor compliance to ensure adherence to company safety and security standards. Manage a Safety and Compliance team consisting of 8 team members.

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor's Degree