Mfg Safety Coordinator

Kroger • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Lead, facilitate, and monitor safety processes and compliance functions to ensure safety issues are resolved and compliance matters are maintained as required by OSHA and Kroger Co. Involve and assist the plant team in meeting individual and plant safety goals and objectives. Perform work safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. Model the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others. The role supports physical safety and the Behavioral Accident Prevention Process (BAPP), coordinates training and regulatory compliance documentation, evaluates facility air quality, and contributes to emergency response readiness, accident investigations, inspections, and continual improvement of safety and food safety systems. The position is accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles and must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Must 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, with 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 experience or plant experience.
• Previous safety compliance experience.
• OSHA 30 Hour training.

Responsibilities

• Support all areas of physical safety and the Behavioral Accident Prevention Process (BAPP) consistently and advocate for these processes.
• Coordinate safety training and maintain training documentation.
• Prepare reports related to regulatory compliance functions.
• Test and evaluate air quality throughout the facility.
• Evaluate costs, order emergency response equipment, and develop emergency response training programs.
• Monitor and record information about sanitary practices by in-plant personnel, identify potential problems, and assist in determining corrective action.
• Maintain current knowledge of FDA, OSHA, EPA, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate personnel 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 through resolution.
• Conduct safety inspections to remove physical barriers that cause injuries.
• Use the RINCON system to enter observation data for the BOS Steering Team, 4 Key Drivers Team, and Management team to support safety-process improvements.
• Conduct safety orientation for new associates and maintain training documentation.
• Support development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Perform essential job functions in accordance with Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED