Logistics Safety Manager

Execute company standards and lead safety initiatives to reduce the risk of industrial injury/illness, ensure food safety, as well as protect company assets at the Fulfillment Center and Spoke locations. Develop goals and strategies for implementation of site Safety/Risk Management, security and safety initiatives. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Serve as Safety Committee representative and advisor and promote safety awareness through teamwork, communications, and recognition programs
• Oversee site security at the Fulfillment Center and Spoke locations
• Maintain an effective Emergency Response team to ensure appropriate measures are taken in the event of an emergency for Fulfillment Center and Spoke locations
• Utilize injury/claims analysis reports to identify trends and opportunities for safety improvement
• Ensure timely reporting of accidents and completion of thorough accident investigations to determine root cause
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Ensure safety and shrink training is executed at site and spoke to include new hire/annual refresher training and that it is completed and updated for associates; ensure all training records and certifications are maintained
• Manage food safety policies/procedures and respond to food safety concerns
• Serve as subject matter expert and lead in execution of site Safety/Risk/Waste management initiatives with corporate strategy
• Develop and implement a Safety Management Plan that achieves corporate/division best practice programs, policies and strategies on Safety/Risk/shrink and associate accident reduction
• Oversee monthly audit of the OSHA 300 log and resolution of errors with claims administrators
• Work with the corporate Supply Chain manager on response to any OSHA investigations and/or citations at fulfillment center and spoke locations
• Work with corporate claims administrator to manage claims and return to work
• Oversee site compliance with federal and state regulations as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Food and Drug Administration and Department of Transportation
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures
• Maintain ability to work weekends when needed
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any previous experience in a Safety/Risk role
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in safety and food safety
• High integrity ability to maintain confidential information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent operational, consultation and problem resolution skills
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• Any experience with behavior based safety
• 5+ years of Safety/Risk experience
• OSHA 30 Hour
• OSHA 10 Hour or Safety Tech Training
• Wicklander certified, Reid Certified, LPC, CPP or CFI certification
• Knowledge of Kroger enterprise systems
• Certified in First Aid and CPR or able to be certified within first 6 month in the position