Safety Specialist I

Peapod Digital Labs

$72K — $109K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5 years of safety or operations experience, preferably in retail
  • Proactive self-starter with inventive ideas and solutions
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Office365

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage safety programs focused on regulatory compliance
  • Conduct continuous problem-solving based on data assessment
  • Integrate injury prevention into company strategy
  • Collaborate with departments on safety-enhancing decisions
  • Develop performance metrics to evaluate safety programs
  • Communicate safety priorities effectively across the organization
  • Ensure robust training for associates on safety practices
  • Facilitate safety training for business partners and store teams

Benefits

  • Welcoming work environment with a focus on employee success
  • Commitment to personal and professional growth
  • Supportive culture emphasizing teamwork and integrity
  • Investment in continuous learning and curiosity
  • Collaborative work atmosphere encouraging change and innovation
Full Job Description
Category/Area of Expertise: Safety & Occupational Safety
Job Requisition: 471708
Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Safety & Environmental (5157526)

Position Summary:

This role will support Stop & Shop Region 1. The purpose of this position is to drive the mission of reducing and mitigating injury, illness and regulatory risks in supermarkets. This position is responsible and accountable for executing and maintaining, oversight and delivery of safety systems and improvements that positively impact and improve loss exposures.

The Safety Specialist provides subject matter expertise in health and safety risks.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Direct aspects of safety programs, including but not limited to leading long-term safety and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Conduct on-going problem-solving based on objective assessment of the facts or circumstances while using collaborative work methods to achieve consensus. Advise leadership and business partners regarding safety risks and controls.
  • Integrate essential aspects of injury prevention and compliance into the execution of company strategy so associates know their role and responsibilities and are held accountable for their behaviors.
  • Partner with business areas to identify the best equipment, process, workflow, work environment and facility decisions which impact associate and customer safety.
  • Create and utilize performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of operating systems and environmental health and safety programs.
  • Maintain effective communication within the organization to align with organizational priorities and desired results.
  • Ensure associates are adequately prepared and trained to safely perform their"'])self.__next_f.push([1," jobs and ensure related operating systems are in place.
  • Provide and facilitate training courses to business partners and store teams.
  • Conduct Safety assessments in stores and coach associates through corrective actions.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 safety or operations experience (preferably retail)
  • Self-starter with ability to propose ideas and solutions

Skills and Abilities:
  • Leadership skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Customer focus
  • Attention to detail
  • Initiative
  • Problem solving
  • Organizational awareness
  • Ability to influence without authority
  • Proficient in Office365

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $72,880 - $109,320
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

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