Mfg Safety/Rc Manager

Kroger • Irving, TX

3d

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 The Kroger Co. Involve and assist the entire plant team in meeting individual and plant safety goals and objectives. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The position manages regulatory reporting, emergency response planning, compliance programs, incident investigations, audits, and safety teams. The role is accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles and must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens may be required.

Requirements

• Any Behavioral Based Safety experience.
• Any compliance or regulatory experience with knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• CRP/First Aid Certification.
• OSHA 10 Hour or SafetyTech Training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an investigative mindset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong administration, planning, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• OSHA 30 Hour Training Certification and experience managing direct reports (pay level 7).
• At least 2 years of compliance/regulatory and Behavioral Based Safety experience (pay level 6).

Responsibilities

• Provide updates to the Leadership team regarding safety concerns, regulatory compliance issues, and corrective action plans.
• Manage compilation and submission of reports, surveys, and audits required by regulatory agencies.
• Develop, review, and maintain the Emergency Response Plan to meet federal, state, and local compliance standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of FDA, OSHA, EPA, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Administer and maintain the Respiratory Protection Plan, including respirator training, maintenance, fit testing, and medical evaluation.
• Manage the development, analysis, maintenance, and training of policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and Kroger standards, including plant safety rules, GMPs, Hazard Communication, Confined Space, and LOTO.
• Administer measures necessary to comply with state and U.S. EPA Clean Air Act requirements, including required reporting forms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable sewer and water permitting actions.
• Manage gathering, analysis, and submission of appropriate annual EPA reports, including Section 311, 312, and 313 reporting.
• Facilitate investigation of incidents, accidents, and near-miss reports to identify root causes and lead corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee, train, and advise safety teams to support continual improvement in facility behavioral and physical safety processes.
• Conduct internal safety audits and inspections to identify potential problems and hazards.
• Perform the essential job functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed