Senior Specialist Health & Safety

Austin Community College; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off

401k Plan (+5% company match)

Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Senior Specialist to join their Health & Safety team in Arlington, VA. This role involves managing safety audits, providing health assistance, and promoting safety awareness within the organization. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Occupational Safety and Health with 2-4 years of experience in the field. The job offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, work processes, and procedures for efficient workflow.
• Perform safety audits, inspections, and evaluations.
• Investigate complaints about unsafe working conditions.
• Develop and update health & safety policies and SOPs.
• Collaborate with engineers and physicians on control measures.
• Support national/international safety initiatives and testing.
• Promote safety awareness and organize safety committees.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Occupational health and safety knowledge

Safety regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

2-4 years of experience in occupational health and safety or related field

Tools

Safety Management Software

Job description

Lidl US is searching for the next Senior Specialist to join our Health & Safety (Occupational Safety) team! The Senior Specialist - Health & Safety provides input/interface into the job hazard analysis processes and performs exposure monitoring as required.

** PLEASE NOTE: This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA, and follows a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in-office. **

What You'll Do

Essential Functions

• Manages projects, work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow
• Update guidelines, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials
• Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement
• Support in national and international projects, producing business requirements, performing business system tests and technical improvements
• Perform safety audits, inspections, and evaluations to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Perform OSHA 300 recordkeeping and interface with various departments
• Investigate complaints and reports of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions; provide recommendations for abatement action and verify completion of abatement action
• Perform on-site accident investigations as assigned
• Provide outreach to team members, promoting safety awareness and a positive safety attitude throughout the organization (e.g., Safety Committees)
• Maintain modules in Safety Management Software System
• Provide safety and health assistance to management, supervisors, employees, and collateral duty safety representatives
• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials
• Collaborate with engineers and/or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment
• Order suspension of activities that pose threats to worker or customer health or safety
• Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with excellent follow-through skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and techniques of occupational health and safety and accident prevention
• Working understanding of safety regulations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• OSHA Trainer - construction and or general industry
• ServSafe Trainer
• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Trainer

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in occupational health and safety or related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel Requirements

• This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers more than 90% of the time
• This position requires overnight domestic travel up to 50% of the time
• This position requires overnight international travel less than 25% of the time
• Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train

What You'll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.