About this role
From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you’ll receive from us
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!
Responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of federal and state OSHA compliance programs across retail divisions, and facilities. Serve as the subject matter expert on occupational safety regulations, providing strategic guidance and support for investigations, citations, disputes, and compliance inquiries. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
- Develop and maintain written OSHA safety plans, store- level digitized worksheets and other safety related programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assist with development of process rollouts and conduct pilot testing to ensure alignment with federal/state OSHA and safety regulations and Kroger best practices, including safety systems, processes and PPE requirements.
- Monitor and interpret changes in federal and state OSHA regulations, ensuring timely updates to policies and procedures.
- Provide expert consultation and support to retail divisions and facilities on OSHA related matters, including regulatory requirements, enforcement actions and compliance strategies, and other business units as needed.
- Collaborate with corporate and third-party legal teams and Sr Safety & OSHA Compliance Manager to manage OSHA related issues that require legal partnership and develop a comprehensive retail compliance strategy.
- Represent the company’s interests during OSHA hearings and inspections, including preparing written and verbal defenses/responses to citation 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 accurately reflected in training requirements.
- Coordinate and manage a task checklist program for new construction and remodel projects, ensuring safety requirements are communicated and met in collaboration with Supermarket, Construction and Facilities leadership.
- Lead and report prior year OSHA log data into OSHA online reporting tool annually for all retail locations.
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
- Travel up to 25% to Retail Divisions as needed.
- Ability to work cooperatively in high 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.
- Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum
- Bachelor’s Degree or 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 communication skills; oral and written
- Proficient in creating documents using Microsoft
Desired
- Data-mining and Analytic skillset BzO and PowerBi
- Experience in Retail Store environment
- Experience with Risk Management, OSHA Compliance and/or Claims Management