Safety Manager I

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 92,640 - 138,960; Full time

Job summary

A major grocery retailer is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety and risk reduction initiatives for The Giant Company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing safety strategies, managing a team of safety specialists, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field and 7+ years of experience. This role involves significant collaboration with operations and regulatory bodies. Salary range is $92,640 - $138,960.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in occupational safety roles.
• Strong leadership and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement and compliance.
• Manage and direct Safety Specialists in The Giant Company.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Supervisory/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 in occupational safety or related field

Job description

Introduction

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

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

Primary Purpose

The purpose of this position is to lead and set the strategic direction in the area of safety and risk reduction for Ahold Delhaize USA supporting the The Giant Company brand. This position will be responsible and accountable for the design, oversight and delivery of safety improvements that positively impact and reduce the exposure related to associate and customer injuries.

Partner with Senior Brand Leadership to ensure customer satisfaction & brand risk reduction through education and verification of designated safety standards and procedures. Assess, determine and direct continuous improvements and ensure a proactive safety operational plan through training, coaching, auditing and mentoring activities.

Position provides subject matter expertise related to occupational safety and environmental. This position manages and directs a team of two safety specialists supporting The Giant Company.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Direct and engages in all aspects of safety within The Giant Company including but not limited to leading long-term safety and regulatory compliance initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement, prevention, KPIs & metrics, interpretation of regulatory standards and legislation and identification of industry trends and best practices.
• Direct and support the Safety Specialists, including partnering with operations leadership and Asset Protection. This also includes partnering with the ADUSA Supply Chain Safety Manager related to strategic safety direction and injury prevention activities within The Giant Company Perishable Distribution Center in Carlisle, PA.
• Act as the Brand lead and liaison with regulatory agencies. Develop contacts and relations with officials responsible for environmental, health & safety regulation enforcement (OSHA, MOSH, VOSH, etc). Actively participate and assume leadership roles in local regulatory and trade associations educate and be advocate for company safety standard practices/policies/programs.
• Conduct on-going problem-solving based on an objective assessment of the facts or circumstances while using collaborative work methods to achieve consensus. Advise leadership and business partners regarding safety risks within the brand.
• Integrate essential aspects of injury prevention and compliance into the execution of brand strategy.
• Partner with all business areas to identify the best equipment, process, workflow, work environment and facility decisions which impact associate and customer safety.
• Create and utilize performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of operating systems and safety programs.
• Maintain effective communication with and support to operations that will ensure agreement on priorities and desired results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field
• 7+ years of experience
• Supervisory/leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Problem solving
• Organizational awareness
• Travel 50%

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $92,640 - $138,960

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.