- Line of Business: Supply Chain & Distribution
- Banner Name: Kroger Supply Chain
- Hourly or Salaried: Salaried
Partner with operations team to promote associate and customer health and safety; lead the investigation of health and safety concerns and provide corrective and/or preventative measures. Work to reduce the risk of industrial injury/illness and property damage as well as food safety hazards. Maintain and follow up on the execution of company safety and loss prevention programs and solicit suggestions and ideas to make the distribution center a safe and secure environment. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a contact for government and outside entities such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Food and Drug Administration and Department of Transportation
- Promote safety awareness through teamwork, communications, education and recognition programs
- Oversee the Behavior Risk Improvement process and ensure all essential features are in place
- Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries to determine the root cause
- Review injury reports and investigations for accuracy, completeness and to identify trends
- Develop initiatives, policies and training that proactively address safety and security concerns and ensure compliance to all regulatory and company health and safety policies
- Manage food safety policies and procedures and respond to food safety concerns
- Promote hazard identification and make recommendations for corrective action
- Participate in safety and security audits and ensure corrective and/or preventative action is taken
- Safety Committee representative and advisor
- Develop, train, and maintain effective emergency response team to ensure appropriate measures are taken in the event of an emergency
- Ensure that building and equipment safety inspections are conducted and documented
- Schedule associate annual training and retraining; maintain all training records and certifications
- Conduct periodic manager and supervisor training sessions
- Track safety metrics and identify trends
- Responsible for monthly audit of the OSHA 300 log and resolution of errors with claims administrators
- Work with corporate claims administrator to manage claims and return to work
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications
Minimum- 3+ years supervisory experience
- Has direct reports and oversee a facility size of 500 associates or more
- Ability to travel independently (< 25%)
- May be required to complete skills and ability testing
- Effective communication skills both oral and written
- Good administrative skills
- Proven experience in a safety program(s)
- Good understanding of the food safety / safety industry and laws
Desired- Other Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Behavioral Sciences or 3 + years` equivalent experience related field
- Certified in First Aid and CPR or able to be certified within first 6 month in the position
- 10 and 30 Hour OSHA course certification or ability to complete the certification within the first year in the position
- Proficient in Microsoft office software programs
