Job Requisition: 535651
Address: USA-MA-Assonet-136 South Main Street
Store Code: Safety & Environment (5157524)
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.
Position Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direction, support and resources to support the Stop & Shop Distribution Center. Working directly with site leadership, the Safety Specialist will help manage the inherent risks of a 1,000,000 sq foot, 100 employee perishable and dry grocery distribution center. We seek a motivated safety professional that can identify and evaluate risk exposures and develop and strengthen existing programs and processes to reduce risk and improve safety performance. This position will work closely with supply chain leadership in setting safety performance targets, educating management and associates, measuring progress and establishing/executing plans for continuous improvement.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for deploying, implementing, and help lead the company safety strategy within the Stop & Shop Distribution Center by integrating safety practices, standards and compliance to operations management.
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and systems including making updates and modifications as needed.
- Responsibility for supporting safety processes to minimize worker injury risk
- Support implementation and execution of company health and safety policies and procedures, and State OSHA regulations
- Identify and incorporate best practices to continuously improve safety systems and practices
- Teach, coach and mentor leadership on safety, regulatory expectations and best practices related to safety.
- Deliver safety training programs for associates and leadership.
- Conduct internal safety assessments, lead safety committee meetings, partner with HR, Operations and Workers Compensation related to associate injuries including OSHA recordability, investigations and preventative measures to prevent similar incidents.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-5 years experience in safety management
- Strong coaching, training and motivational skills: ability to lead preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of warehouse and distribution operations.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, EPA and other governmental regulations.
- Ability to influence leaders and associates
- Good presentation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Organization & Planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
MA Salary Range: $72,880 - $109,320
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-5 years of experience in safety management
- Strong coaching, training, and motivational skills
- Ability to lead
- Understanding of warehouse and distribution operations
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, EPA, and other governmental regulations
- Ability to influence leaders and associates
- Good presentation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Organization and planning skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
What the Team is Saying
Ahold Delhaize USA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision plans are administered centrally under formal welfare plan documents, pointing to a mature, comprehensive offering. Materials also highlight options like HSAs/FSAs, mental-health and EAP resources, and in some cases inclusive provisions such as abortion travel benefits.
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Retirement Support — Multiple brands promote a 401(k) savings plan with company match, with examples published by Food Lion for eligible associates. Unionized banners such as Stop & Shop additionally reference maintained pension benefits, reinforcing depth in long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Company and brand pages describe paid parental leave, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and guidance around life events such as childbirth and caregiving. Some banners also note inclusive family benefits like domestic-partner coverage and fertility support.
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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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