Safety Specialist

Kroger•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 helps promote injury prevention and OSHA compliance, integrate safety practices into new business processes, equipment rollouts, and training programs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors to align with corporate safety standards. It also monitors incident trends, manages safety signage and technology platforms, and contributes to projects that improve overall safety performance. The position requires travel to retail divisions as needed, up to 10%.

Requirements

High school diploma or at least 3 years in a safety role.
OSHA 10-hour certification.
Knowledge of regulatory standards, including OSHA, DOT, NFPA, and ANSI.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong training, leadership, and facilitation skills.
Ability to travel up to 10% to retail divisions as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 years in a safety leadership role.
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 ensure setups 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 training materials.
Support third-party and safety supply vendor relationships to improve program implementation and execution.
Support safety reviews of equipment and assess and report risks associated with new programs, processes, and equipment, including recommendations and feedback.
Plan and facilitate bi-annual safety events, including concept development, execution, and store engagement strategies.
Manage the safety signage program, keeping required signage, replenishments, and order guides up to date, and lead the creation and rollout of 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 Ethic Point allegations and coordinate next steps with the division.
Support the Safety Manager with project management efforts to implement solutions that address injury trends, ensure compliance, and improve safety program performance.
Assist with the administration and implementation of safety-related technology platforms and systems, ensuring data integrity, user accessibility and experience, and system functionality.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment, manage conflict constructively, act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information, and follow directions while seeking assistance when necessary.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.