Sr. Safety & OSHA Compliance Manager

The Kroger Co. • Cincinnati, OH

14h

About The Position

Responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of federal and state OSHA compliance programs across retail divisions and facilities. Serves as the subject matter expert on occupational safety regulations, providing strategic guidance and support for investigations, citations, disputes, and compliance inquiries. The role also supervises and coaches direct reports, collaborates with legal and safety teams, and represents the company during OSHA hearings and inspections. The position requires travel up to 25% to retail divisions as needed and the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

The company describes its purpose as bringing diverse teams together to feed the human spirit and creating experiences for customers, communities, and associates. It offers benefits intended to support associate well-being and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 3 years leading and implementing a multi-state federal and state regulatory compliance program.
• Completion of 30-hour OSHA certification.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in creating documents using Microsoft products.
• 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 perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Data-mining and analytics skillset, including BzO and Power BI.
• Experience in a retail store environment.
• Experience with risk management, OSHA compliance, and/or claims management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain written OSHA safety plans, store-level digitized worksheets, and other safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with process rollouts and conduct pilot testing to ensure alignment with federal and state OSHA and safety regulations and company best practices, including safety systems, processes, and PPE requirements.
• Monitor and interpret changes in federal and state OSHA regulations and ensure timely updates to policies and procedures.
• Provide expert consultation and support to retail divisions, facilities, and other business units on OSHA matters, regulatory requirements, enforcement actions, and compliance strategies.
• Collaborate with corporate and third-party legal teams and the Sr. Safety & OSHA Compliance Manager on OSHA matters requiring legal partnership and on developing a comprehensive retail compliance strategy.
• Represent the company during OSHA hearings and inspections, including preparing written and verbal defenses or responses to citations and fines in collaboration with divisions.
• Mentor and develop AP/Safety Managers on OSHA protocols, including inspections, citations, informal conferences, and hearings.
• Coordinate with safety and training teams to ensure federal OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH, DOT, and applicable state safety standards are reflected accurately in training requirements.
• Coordinate and manage a task checklist program for new construction and remodel projects, ensuring safety requirements are communicated and met with Supermarket, Construction, and Facilities leadership.
• Lead and report prior-year OSHA log data into the OSHA online reporting tool annually for all retail locations.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Travel up to 25% 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 career pathways supporting growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior