Regional
Retail and Food Safety Specialist (36159) - Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Responsible
for planning, directing, and implementing organizational safety programs to
ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for team members
and customers by performing the following duties personally or through store
safety team committees or task forces. The Regional Safety Specialist serves
as the primary contact for accident investigation and works closely with the
Regional Claims Administrator. S/he also works closely with Leadership, both
regionally and nationally to design, develop and implement a program, which
promotes a safety culture at all Whole Foods Market's stores in the Northeast
Region.
Duties:
- Lead and
manage the store safety program for the entire Northeast region.
- Respond to
requests for support and assistance for new store openings and existing
store needs.
- Isolate
and analyze loss data and apply a proactive approach to solutions.
- Work with
a diverse group of Team Members and Team Leaders to develop and lead a
safety culture with safe work practices.
- Plan,
implement and monitor safety policies and procedures in compliance with
local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) rules and regulations.
- Develop
and implement programs to train Team Leaders and Team Members in work
site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques
for chemicals, equipment, and other materials.
- Analyze
accident causes and hazards and seek solutions.
- Audit
facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards,
determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and
follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
- Provide
information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of
potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous
conditions.
- Provide
the information and training necessary to implement active Safety
Committees at each location.
- Work with
the Regional Claims Administrator to ensure right to
work (RTW) programs are in place and being utilized.
- Maintain safety
files and records including Injury and Illness Prevention Program
(IIPP), Everclean, Health Department or
Department of Agriculture audits.
- Be the
regional contact for Everclean Auditor.
- Review and
distribute audits with recommendations for corrective steps.
- Partner
with the Regional Claims Administrator to coordinate Product Recall with
regional leadership.
- Ensure ServSafe classes are completed by all required Team
Leaders or Team Members
17. Ensure
Safe Food Handling classes are presented and attended for new store openings
on an ongoing basis in all locations.
18. Create,
implement and continue to grow innovative proactive safety culture within the
Northeast region.
19. Be the
contact for safety supplies including personal protective equipment selection
and purchasing within the Northeast region.
- Provide
regional leadership with timely accurate reporting information including
proactive plans of action for improvement.
Requirements:
- 3+ years
related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience. Food safety experience is a must.
- Must have
OSHA and Servsafe Certification.
- Certified
Safety Professional preferred.
- 3+ years
of general, products, and auto liability, and workers’ compensation
risk/safety experience within a corporate risk management department.
Broker, TPA or equivalent experience will also qualify.
- Ability to
read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations.
- Ability to
write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
Team Leaders, customers, and the general public.
- Bi-lingual
a strong plus.
9.
Able to work a variety of shifts, which may include
weekends, evenings, and holidays.
10. Willingness
to receive constructive feedback pertaining to job performance.
11. Willingness
to provide exemplary customer service, both to Team Members and customers,
constantly and consistently.
12. Strong communication
skills, and contribute to the Team Member Services Team.
13. Ability
to prioritize tasks, organize projects, and manage
time effectively.
- A desire
to learn about natural and organic foods and products.
Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer.
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