Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Kroger; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Health & Safety Supervisor for its Phoenix distribution operations. You will lead safety programs, investigate incidents, and drive corrective actions to protect associates and the facility.

The role requires supervising 500+ associates, strong communication, and ability to travel up to 25%. You will collaborate with regulators and implement training, audits, and emergency response measures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Over 500 associates in the facility.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Proven safety program experience.
• Food safety industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety and lead investigations of incidents.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions and training.
• Manage safety policies, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead emergency response planning and drills.
• Partner with government and regulatory entities as needed.
• Track safety metrics and report trends to leadership.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety program expertise

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Environmental Health & Safety degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Proven experience in a safety program(s)
• Good understanding of the food safety / safety industry and laws

Desired Experience

• 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