Jim Hebert

Experience

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  E-4 Corporal

  Aug 1990 - Aug 1998

  United States Marine Corps

  • Served as a Fire Team Leader and a Squad Leader in an Infantry Company. • Served on active duty during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. • Worked with the DEA/ATF Task Force on the border of Texas and Mexico (Summer 1992).

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  Walmart

  Jun 1993 - Mar 2018

  • Revised company safety/compliance policies and SOPs to align with OSHA and other regulatory compliance requirements. Developed premise security protocols for the company.• Wrote, piloted, and implemented corporate-wide training for high-accident and project stores.• Served as subject matter expert on powered lifting equipment, innovation sourcing, and project stores.• Delivered 8.07% decrease in injury frequency rate, resulting in $9,500,000 in cost savings for FY 2016. • Influenced operational and asset protection partners to incorporate safety into daily business.• Provided effective training and seminars for management/associates, leading to positive impact on P&L.• Completed root cause analysis on key components driving frequency and severity.• Developed corporately sponsored safety training for impacted markets • Developed corporately sponsored safety training for impacted markets.• Drove the execution of the Divisions Business Plan and projects by identifying customer and store needs. • Assisted in developing a Company Wide Program that addressed safety and OSHA regulations at a store and market level. • One of five trainers in the company. • Recruited, trained, and developed talent in the Loss Prevention Division. • Developed initiatives that supported training documents, shrinkage controls, deterrents, and CCTV needs. • Led a team of 15 direct reports that exceeded the business plan in the region for both shrink and safety results. • Focused on inventory control, risk management, and managing expenses. • Traveled in the Northeast Division to install CCTV systems and deliver trainings to stores on Risk Management. • Supported business partnerships at district and store level.• Completed the Wicklander Zulawski Interview and Interrogation Course, Workplace Violence + Interview Techniques, Store Water Pollution, Certified to sell Firearms in CT, and Walton Institute (1, 2, and Food). • Responsible for the shrinkage control initiatives, CCTV maintenance, and participated in the stores R Risk Control Team. • Tasked with training new associates as well as installing CCTV systems in new stores. • Recognized as a leader and participated in numerous District and Regional meetings.

  • Sr. Manager of Safety + Security

    Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

  • Senior Manager - Safety

    Jan 2010 - Oct 2015

  • Regional Safety Manager

    Feb 2005 - Jan 2010

  • Reg Loss Prevention Supervisor (Trainer)

    Jan 2000 - Feb 2005

  • District Loss Prevention Supervisor

    Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  • In Store Loss Prevention Associate

    Jun 1993 - Jan 1995
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  The SYGMA Network

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

  Security + Safety Manager

  • Maintain and oversee DOT and warehouse supervisors and procedures, including accident and integrity investigations.• Developed Security and Safety action plans, protocols, and recognition program that delivered immediate results.• Led the change as the Culture Champion in the Distribution Center.• Developed an interactive Security and Safety Training used in orientation and for retraining.• Conducted all internal and accident interviews • Fostered relationships with third party worker comp. liaison, claim handlers, and nurse triage line operators.• Introduced the “This Is Why We Are Sygma Safe” boards that had immediate engagement and delivered results. Show less

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  Retail Business Services

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  Safety Manager II

  • Leading a diverse team of Safety Specialists in Retail Stores and a Distribution Center.• Developing innovative solutions to provide the best customer and associate experience.• Building & sustaining a world class safety culture.• Challenging leaders to focus on a proactive approach to serious injury prevention.• Delivering updates to corporate S.O.P.'s and policies based on leading indicators.• Fostering teamwork at associate and management levels that delivers results. Show less

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  PetSmart

  Oct 2019 - Sept 2021

  Safety and Loss Prevention Manager

  - Building a sustainable culture of Loss Prevention and Safety.- Fostering relationships with business partners. - Change champion and shifting of paradigms.- Servant leader in the community that we serve.

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Sept 2021 - now

  Divisional Safety Manager

  - Supporting the North Division's pursuit of incident mediation- Continue to build upon and cultivate best in class safety culture - Developing programs to impact behaviors and performance