Logistics Safety Manager

Kroger; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Safety Manager in Dallas, Texas to oversee safety initiatives at the Fulfillment Center and Spoke locations. The role requires a strong regulatory compliance understanding, leadership skills, and experience in safety/risk management. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor's degree preferred, along with 5+ years of experience in a Safety/Risk role. The position includes responsibilities for food safety and compliance with OSHA regulations, with training and certification requirements in place.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Safety/Risk experience
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in safety and food safety
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification required

Responsibilities

• Serve as Safety Committee representative and promote safety awareness
• Oversee site security at Fulfillment Center and Spoke locations
• Ensure timely reporting of accidents

Skills

Regulatory compliance in safety and food safety

Management and leadership skills

Consultation and problem resolution skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Behavior based safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Execute company standards and lead safety initiatives to reduce the risk of industrial injury/illness, ensure food safety, as well as protect company assets at the Fulfillment Center and Spoke locations. Develop goals and strategies for implementation of site Safety/Risk Management, security and safety initiatives. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Safety Committee representative and advisor and promote safety awareness through teamwork, communications, and recognition programs
• Oversee site security at the Fulfillment Center and Spoke locations
• Maintain an effective Emergency Response team to ensure appropriate measures are taken in the event of an emergency for Fulfillment Center and Spoke locations
• Utilize injury/claims analysis reports to identify trends and opportunities for safety improvement
• Ensure timely reporting of accidents and completion of thorough accident investigations to determine root cause
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Ensure safety and shrink training is executed at site and spoke to include new hire/annual refresher training and that it is completed and updated for associates; ensure all training records and certifications are maintained
• Manage food safety policies/procedures and respond to food safety concerns
• Serve as subject matter expert and lead in execution of site Safety/Risk/Waste management initiatives with corporate strategy
• Develop and implement a Safety Management Plan that achieves corporate/division best practice programs, policies and strategies on Safety/Risk/shrink and associate accident reduction
• Oversee monthly audit of the OSHA 300 log and resolution of errors with claims administrators
• Work with the corporate Supply Chain manager on response to any OSHA investigations and/or citations at fulfillment center and spoke locations
• Work with corporate claims administrator to manage claims and return to work
• Oversee site compliance with federal and state regulations as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Food and Drug Administration and Department of Transportation
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures
• Maintain ability to work weekends when needed
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any previous experience in a Safety/Risk role
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in safety and food safety
• High integrity ability to maintain confidential information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent operational, consultation and problem resolution skills
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• Any experience with behavior based safety
• 5+ years of Safety/Risk experience
• OSHA 30 Hour
• OSHA 10 Hour or SafetyTech Training
• Wicklander certified, Reid Certified, LPC, CPP or CFI certification
• Knowledge of Kroger enterprise systems
• Certified in First Aid and CPR or able to be certified within first 6 month in the position