MFG SAFETY COORDINATOR
About The Position
The MFG Safety Coordinator leads, facilitates, and monitors safety processes and compliance functions to ensure safety issues are resolved and regulatory compliance is maintained in accordance with OSHA requirements and Kroger Co. standards. The role involves the plant team in achieving individual and plant safety goals and supports the plant's performance in Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) and its Customer 1st strategy. The coordinator is expected to model the company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others. The position supports physical safety and the Behavioral Accident Prevention Process, coordinates safety training and documentation, prepares regulatory compliance reports, evaluates facility air quality, and assists with emergency response planning. It also supports sanitary practices, safety inspections, accident investigations, and continuous improvement of safety and food-safety systems. The role requires maintaining knowledge of applicable regulations and supporting the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and precision.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong administration, planning, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and complete work with little supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- Previous office or plant experience.
- Previous safety compliance experience.
- OSHA 30 Hour training.
Responsibilities
- Support physical safety and the Behavioral Accident Prevention Process (BAPP) consistently.
- Coordinate safety training and maintain training documentation.
- Prepare reports related to regulatory compliance.
- Test and evaluate air quality throughout the facility.
- Evaluate costs, order emergency response equipment, and develop emergency response training programs.
- Monitor and record sanitary practices by in-plant personnel, identify potential problems, and help determine corrective actions.
- Maintain current knowledge of FDA, OSHA, EPA, and local, state, and federal regulations.
- Coordinate training in proper respirator use and maintain the Respiratory Protection Plan.
- Oversee training in GMPs, plant safety rules including LOTO and electrical safe work practices, chemical safety, MSDSs, confined-space entry, allergens, asbestos safety, respiratory protection, and HACCP.
- Support continued improvement of the Safety 4 Key Driver process.
- Assist with accident investigations and follow up until resolution.
- Conduct safety inspections to remove physical barriers that may cause injuries.
- Enter observation data in the RINCON system for use by the BOS Steering Team, 4 Key Drivers Team, and management team in improving safety processes.
- Conduct safety orientation for new associates and maintain training documentation.
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
- Remain accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
- Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
