CORP AP/SAFETY SPECIALIST

• High School Diploma and/or Minimum of 3 years in a safety role
• Complete OSHA 10-hour certification
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, i.e. OSHA, DOT, NFPA, ANSI
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong training, leadership and facilitation skills

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 3 years in safety leadership role
• Complete OSHA 30-hour certification
• Retail experience

• Support partnerships corporately, participating in planning/integration meetings for new business processes, procedures and the use of new equipment
• Attend process roll out meetings/visit test stores to ensure set up and process requirements are complete and aligned with Kroger best practices including Personal Protective Equipment, safety systems, and programs
• Support OSHA & Training manager on the development/implementation of training materials that pertain to safety
• Support third-party vendor relationships and Safety supply vendors; enhance relationships for improved implementation/execution of each program
• Support the equipment review process for safety; assess the risks associated with each new program, process and piece of equipment and report out on findings with recommendations and feedback
• Plan and facilitate bi-annual safety events, including concept development, execution, and store engagement strategies.
• Manage the safety signage program. Ensure that required signage, replenishments and order guides are up to date. Lead the creation and rollout of new store sign projects.
• Monitor and analyze store-level incident trends and communicate recommended next steps to the division for appropriate follow-up and resolution.
• Follow up on reported Ethic Point allegations and coordinate next steps with the division
• Support Safety Manager with project management efforts focused on implementing solutions that address injury trends, ensure compliance, and improve overall safety program performance.
• Assist in the administration and implementation of safety-related technology platforms and systems, ensuring data integrity, user accessibility and experience, and overall system functionality.
• Travel up to 10% to retail divisions as needed
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation