Manufacturing Safety & Regulatory Compliance Lead

Kroger; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Career growth programs

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Safety Compliance Leader for our Anderson, SC plant. You will lead, facilitate, and monitor safety processes to resolve issues and ensure OSHA/Kroger safety standards are met, aligned with SQR and Customer 1st principles.

You will report safety findings to leadership, maintain regulatory submissions, and develop Emergency Response Plans while training teams to sustain continual safety improvements across the operation.

Qualifications

• Behavioral Based Safety experience.
• Compliance/regulatory experience with knowledge of applicable regulatory requirement.
• CRP/First Aid Certification.
• OSHA 10 Hour or SafetyTech Training.
• Ability to read/interpret safety documents.
• Strong analytical skills/attention to detail and investigative mindset.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong administration, planning, facilitation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates to the Leadership team regarding safety concerns, regulatory compliance issues and corrective action plans.
• Manage the compilation/submission of reports, surveys and audits required by regulatory agencies.
• Develop, review and maintain the Emergency Response Plan to meet compliance standards established by federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all FDA, OSHA, EPA, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Administer/maintain the Respiratory Protection Plan to meet compliance standards (i.e. respirator training, maintenance, fit testing, medical evaluation).
• Manage the development, analysis, maintenance and training of policies, procedures and standards to ensure adherence with applicable compliance requirements and Kroger standards (i.e. Plant safety rules, GMPs, Hazard Communication, Confined Space, LOTO).
• Administer measures necessary to comply with state and U.S. E.P.A. Clean Air Act, including required reporting compliance forms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Sewer and Water Permitting actions.
• Manage data gathering, analysis and submittals of all appropriate annual reports to the EPA (i.e. Section 311, 312 and 313 reporting).
• Facilitate the investigation of incidents, accidents and near miss reports to identify root cause and lead implementation of corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
• Oversee, train and advise the safety teams to ensure continual improvement in the facilities behavioral and physical safety process.
• Conduct internal safety audits and inspections to identify potential problems and/or hazards.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Planning

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Safety Compliance Leader for our Anderson, SC plant. You will lead, facilitate, and monitor safety processes to resolve issues and ensure OSHA/Kroger safety standards are met, aligned with SQR and Customer 1st principles.

You will report safety findings to leadership, maintain regulatory submissions, and develop Emergency Response Plans while training teams to sustain continual safety improvements across the operation.