Safety Specialist

The Kroger Co. • Cincinnati, OH

15d

About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports the development, coordination, and execution of safety initiatives across corporate, retail, and other business units. The role assists with injury-prevention programs and OSHA compliance, and integrates safety practices into new business processes, equipment rollouts, and training. It collaborates with cross-functional teams and vendors, monitors incident trends, manages safety signage and technology platforms, and contributes to projects that improve safety performance. The role demonstrates the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Travel to retail divisions may be required, up to 10%.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or a minimum of 3 years in a safety role.
• Complete OSHA 10-hour certification.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as OSHA, DOT, NFPA, and ANSI.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong training, leadership, and facilitation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 years in a safety leadership role.
• Complete OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate partnerships and participate in planning and integration meetings for new business processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Attend process rollout meetings and visit test stores to verify setup and process requirements align with Kroger best practices, including personal protective equipment, safety systems, and programs.
• Support the OSHA and Training Manager in developing and implementing safety-related training materials.
• Support relationships with third-party vendors and safety supply vendors to improve program implementation and execution.
• Support safety reviews of equipment and assess risks associated with new programs, processes, and equipment; report findings with recommendations and feedback.
• Plan and facilitate bi-annual safety events, including concept development, execution, and store engagement strategies.
• Manage the safety signage program, keep required signage, replenishments, and order guides up to date, and lead new store sign projects.
• Monitor and analyze store-level incident trends and communicate recommended next steps to divisions for follow-up and resolution.
• Follow up on reported EthicsPoint allegations and coordinate next steps with the division.
• Support the Safety Manager with project management focused on injury trends, compliance, and overall safety program performance.
• Assist with administering and implementing safety-related technology platforms and systems, ensuring data integrity, user accessibility and experience, and system functionality.
• Travel up to 10% to retail divisions as needed.
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
• Act honestly and with integrity when handling customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

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