Retail Safety Specialist – GA

Publix•Marietta, GA

1d•$74,100 - $111,150•Onsite

About The Position

Retail Safety Specialists support divisional safety improvement efforts by reducing workers’ compensation and general liability incidents across assigned stores and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. The role covers roughly half of the Atlanta Division’s retail locations and supports the Divisional Retail Safety Supervisor in identifying and addressing incidents, actions, and conditions that could threaten financial performance or Publix’s reputation in matters of customer and associate safety. The Specialist works with retail leaders and business units to communicate safety plans, updates, and KPI results. The position may involve representing Publix in sensitive matters, including regulatory inspections and interactions with governmental agencies. It also involves investigating serious injuries, preparing comprehensive reports, and supporting OSHA investigations and unannounced inspections. The role is based at the Atlanta Divisional Offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and the employee must reside within approximately an hour of those offices. It requires at least 45 hours per week, flexibility to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular travel with overnight stays; air travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
At least 20 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
Three years in a retail or industrial safety role, or three years of Publix retail management experience.
OSHA 511 certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days.
Knowledge of interpreting and applying OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards, state safety statutes, and local municipal safety codes.
Knowledge of comprehensive safety audits and injury investigation analysis techniques for determining root causes and corrective actions.
Knowledge of retail and grocery store environments and operations.
Ability to prepare well-written reports, accurately communicate findings, and assist in developing corrective action plans.
Ability to work with little or no day-to-day supervision.
Time management, negotiation, presentation, analytical, and investigative skills.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain composure and objectivity when dealing with serious or catastrophic injuries.
Ability to recognize behaviors or unsafe conditions that may lead to injury.
Ability to present data and content clearly and concisely, with an effective call to action.
Ability to communicate to retail operations and Retail Improvement Specialists that safety management is mission-critical.
Professional conduct in various settings, including interactions with middle and line management.
Willingness to work a minimum of 45 hours per week, with flexibility to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate.
Willingness to travel, including regular overnight stays and air travel as needed.
Must work from the Atlanta Divisional Offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and reside within approximately an hour of those offices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent work experience (five years).
Five years in a retail or industrial safety role with some multi-location responsibility.
Knowledge of Publix Retail Operations and Retail Business Unit structures and responsibilities.
Knowledge of Publix Retail Job Class Training modules for each respective Retail Business Unit.
Knowledge of the Publix Prevention Plus Team structure and methodology.
Knowledge of the Publix Strategy Management System.
Knowledge of the Publix mission and its application to the Safety Specialist role.
Detailed knowledge of store-level safety processes and activities in Customer Service, Bakery, Deli, Grocery, Produce, Floral, Meat, and Seafood departments.
Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards, state safety statutes, local municipal safety codes, and safety best practices.
Ability to effectively communicate the importance of associate and customer safety to reduce OSHA complaints and injuries.
OSHA 501 certification or current (active) OSHA 503 certification.
Professional certification such as CSP or another industry-recognized certification.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Working knowledge of Loss Prevention Management Systems (LPMS) and LPA audits.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to reduce the frequency and severity of workers’ compensation and general liability incidents in assigned stores within the Atlanta Division.
Assist the Divisional Retail Safety Supervisor in supporting net profit objectives by identifying and responding to incidents, actions, or conditions that threaten financial performance or Publix’s reputation concerning customer and associate safety.
Work with retail leadership, including Regional Directors, District Managers, and Store Managers, and with Retail Business Units, including Retail Coordinators and Retail Improvement Specialists, to communicate safety plans, updates, and KPI performance results.
Represent Publix occasionally in sensitive matters, including consumer regulations, OSHA or other regulatory inspections, interactions with governmental agencies, and other public forums.
Investigate serious injuries and prepare detailed, comprehensive reports.
Interface with and support regulatory investigations and unannounced OSHA inspections, including processing OSHA notifications through formal correspondence, phone, and fax.

Benefits

Year-end bonus of one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year), provided the associate remains employed through the bonus check’s issue date.
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately held stock.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Group health, dental, and vision plans.
Paid Time Off.
Paid Parental Leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free hot buffet-style lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.