Mfg Safety/Rc Manager

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Safety & Compliance Lead at our Ohio plant to drive safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA and FDA requirements. You will collaborate with the plant team to implement corrective actions and maintain Kroger’s safety standards.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and hands-on leadership to sustain a safe working environment and continuous improvement in SQR performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Behavioral Based Safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in OSHA regulations and EPA/FDA awareness.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates to leadership on safety concerns and corrective action plans.
• Manage reports, surveys, audits for regulatory agencies.
• Develop and maintain the Emergency Response Plan.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, EPA and local regulations.
• Administer Respiratory Protection Plan.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Train safety teams and conduct internal safety audits.
• Support Safety and Quality/ Reliability improvements.
• Oversee data gathering and EPA reporting.

Skills

Behavioral safety

Regulatory compliance

OSHA 10

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job 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.

• 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

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)