Safety Manager - Washington, United States - Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Albertson's Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy.

As friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.

A Day in the Life:
Safety Manager

We are looking for a Safety Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Division. This person would support multiple states which includes MD, DC, VA and DE. This is a field position with up to 80% travel.
Assists in the collection and analytics of data as directed by the Safety Manager Lead. Works closely with field operations teams to coach, manage, and audit store safety.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Oversee all safety efforts within assigned area.
Monitor unscheduled Safety Survey and Policy Review (SSPR) of all division stores with particular emphasis on Focus stores. Review results with Division Staff and provide assistance to correct deficient conditions. Recommend to District Manager corrective actions requiring management approval.
Maintain channels of communication, encouraging store and division personnel to express new ideas, suggestions and complaints, reviewing each for appropriateness and further action.
Monitor and assist stores to comply with local, state and federal (OSHA) safety and health standards, including, but not limited to: General Industry Safety Orders, Uniform Fire Code, Life Safety Code, Employee RighttoKnow, Community RighttoKnow, Hazardous Waste Disposal, Lockout/Tagout, Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), Emergency Evacuation, Ergonomics and OSHA Recordkeeping.
Reviews Safety Tracking tools to track and measure safety performance, identifying exceptions to good performance and working with District Managers to resolve specific problems relating to Safety Training, Safety Committees, Accident Investigations, Floor Maintenance and onsite Safety Surveys.
Monitor training of new associates with respect to safety policies and procedures. Determine need for additional or renewed training, considering new exposures, repeat offenses, and return to work following an industrial injury. Conduct group training seminars as needed to address relevant training topics.
Oversee store accident reporting and investigation procedures and provide instruction as required. Partner with Associate Relations to recommend disciplinary action against store personnel responsible for flagrant safety or recordkeeping violations.
Monitor store safety committee activities to ensure that meetings are efficient and effective. Provide training as needed.
Participate in store director and department meetings, career advancement training, Risk Management continuing education, claim reviews and individual store safety committee meetings. Public speaking to groups of various sizes is also required.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Level:

Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Skills & Experience Level:

35 years grocery retail and prior safety experience, loss control or claims is preferred
Previous training and auditing experience preferred
Working knowledge of Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) preferred
Possess excellent communications skills, both written and oral

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Work may be performed in a temperaturecontrolled environment.
Must sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
May spend long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
Workday is fast paced, some evening and weekend work may be required.
Position requires weekly travel to various store locations throughout the division. Incumbent must be able to drive a vehicle, have their own transportation and be available for overnight travel. Incumbent must be able to move freely about the stores including secondstory offices, back rooms and production areas.
Requires analytical ability and mental alertness to ensure accurate and thorough completion of work activities and for data interpretation and analysis. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements:
Division-wide travel, up to 80%
**ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER