Safety Specialist

The Kroger Co. • Cincinnati, OH

13h

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 and OSHA compliance, integrating safety practices into new business processes, equipment rollouts, and training programs. It works with cross-functional teams and vendors to support compliance, injury prevention, and alignment with corporate safety standards. The position also monitors incident trends, manages safety signage and technology platforms, and contributes to projects that improve overall safety performance. The Safety Specialist is expected to demonstrate respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

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.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Ability to provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 use.
• Attend process rollout meetings and visit test stores to ensure setup and process requirements align with Kroger best practices, including personal protective equipment, safety systems, and programs.
• Support the OSHA & Training Manager in developing and implementing safety training materials.
• Support third-party vendor and safety-supply-vendor relationships to improve program implementation and execution.
• Support the safety equipment review process by assessing risks associated with new programs, processes, and equipment, and 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, 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 EthicsPoint allegations and coordinate next steps with the division.
• Support the Safety Manager with project management efforts to implement solutions addressing injury trends, ensuring compliance, and improving 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 reasonably, nonconfrontationally, and cooperatively.
• Act honestly and with integrity regarding 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 plans 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 diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

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