Job Requisition: 447595
Address: USA-NC-Raleigh-9111 Leesville Rd
Store Code: Safety & Environmental (5157526)
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.
The purpose of this position is to be the support resource for Stop & Shop Region 3 (Districts 334, 335, & 336)
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 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
#LI-SM1
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Top Skills
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.
Gallery
Ahold Delhaize USA Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
