Retail Safety Specialist I

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 63,440 - 95,160; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer seeks a Safety Specialist in Raleigh, NC to manage safety programs and ensure compliance. The role involves advising leadership on safety risks, training associates, and conducting safety assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential. Competitive salary range is between $63,440 and $95,160.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of safety or operations experience, preferably in retail.
• Self-starter with ability to propose ideas and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Direct aspects of safety programs including regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Advise leadership regarding safety risks and controls.
• Create performance metrics to measure program effectiveness.
• Conduct safety assessments in stores and coach associates.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong analytical skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Initiative

Problem solving

Organizational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office365

Job description

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Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

The purpose of this position is to support the Mid-Atlantic region for Food Lion.

The purpose of this position is to drive the mission of reducing and mitigating injury, illness and regulatory risks in supermarkets. This position is responsible and accountable for executing and maintaining, oversight and delivery of safety systems and improvements that positively impact and improve loss exposures.

The Safety Specialist provides subject matter expertise in health and safety risks.

Responsibilities

• Direct aspects of safety programs, including but not limited to leading long-term safety and regulatory compliance initiatives. Conduct on-going problem-solving based on objective assessment of the facts or circumstances while using collaborative work methods to achieve consensus. Advise leadership and business partners regarding safety risks and controls.
• Integrate essential aspects of injury prevention and compliance into the execution of company strategy so associates know their role and responsibilities and are held accountable for their behaviors.
• Partner with business areas to identify the best equipment, process, workflow, work environment and facility decisions which impact associate and customer safety.
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• Create and utilize performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of operating systems and environmental health and safety programs.
• Maintain effective communication within the organization to align with organizational priorities and desired results.
• Ensure associates are adequately prepared and trained to safely perform their jobs and ensure related operating systems are in place.
• Provide and facilitate training courses to business partners and store teams.
• Conduct Safety assessments in stores and coach associates through corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 safety or operations experience (preferably retail)
• Self-starter with ability to propose ideas and solutions

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Problem solving
• Organizational awarenessAbility to influence without authority
• Proficient in Office365

NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $63,440-$95,160

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.