MFG Safety Manager

KROGER PHARMACY; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Pharmacy is seeking a Safety & Compliance Leader to drive safety programs, monitor regulatory compliance, and coordinate incident investigations across the plant. You will lead the safety team, develop emergency plans, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, OSHA/EPA knowledge, and experience managing safety trainings and audits. Join a company committed to safety, quality, and customer excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience with Behavioral Based Safety programs.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, FDA where applicable).
• CRP/First Aid Certification.
• OSHA 10 Hour or SafetyTech Training.
• Ability to read/interpret safety documents.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Leadership and safety training facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates to Leadership on safety concerns, regulatory compliance, and corrective actions.
• Manage compilation/submission of reports, surveys, and audits required by regulators.
• Develop and maintain Emergency Response Plan to meet standards.
• Maintain knowledge of FDA/OSHA/EPA/local regulations.
• Oversee Respiratory Protection Plan and related trainings.
• Develop and maintain safety policies and standards (GMPs, Hazard Communication).
• Ensure EPA reporting forms and Clean Air Act requirements are met.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and action plans.
• Support safety teams and train staff to improve safety performance.
• Conduct internal safety audits and inspections.

Skills

Behavioral Based Safety

Regulatory compliance

OSHA 10 Hour

Safety docs interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication

Office productivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Description:

Lead, facilitate/monitor the safety processes and compliance functions to ensure all safety issues are resolved and all compliance matters are maintained as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and The Kroger Co. Involve/assist the entire plant team in meeting individual and plant safety goals and objectives. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Any Behavioral Based Safety experience.
• Any 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.
• Position level determined by plant size, operational complexity and leadership experience.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• 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.

Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree a related field.
• Any OSHA 30 Hour Training Certification and experience managing direct reports (pay level - 7).
• 2+ years compliance/regulatory and Behavioral Based Safety experience (pay level - 6).