Safety Specialist I

• 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 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.

• Bachelor's degree

• 3-5 safety or operations experience (preferably retail)

• Self-starter with ability to propose ideas and solutions

• 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

What We Do

Ahold Delhaize USA a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize is part of the U.S. family of brands which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion Giant Food The GIANT Company Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services including Finance Legal Sustainability Commercial Digital and E-commerce Technology and more. Our team includes some of the best and brightest talent from a variety of backgrounds ranging from decades-long careers in retail to fresh perspectives from outside our industry. With a purpose-driven culture grounded in our values of courage care integrity teamwork and humor we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change take ownership and enable the brands we support to nourish their customers and communities. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies. As part of the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast we understand our vital role in enabling healthier people and a healthier planet and have an ongoing commitment to driving sustainable change that leads to a thriving food system nourishes local communities and creates a better world.

Why Work With Us

We love fresh perspectives not just fresh produce. We believe that an inclusive workplace fosters creativity accelerates innovation and helps us create an even better product. At Ahold Delhaize USA you’ll find coworkers who are caring and committed and who focus on dreaming big and getting things done.

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