Regional Safety Advisor
About this role
To support H-E-B Partners, Customers, and third-party stakeholders, our Enterprise Safety Team ensures issuance and administration of safety training, policies, and programs across corporate, industrial, and retail facilities.
As a Regional Safety Advisor, you'll support company objectives related to cost reduction and containment in safety and injury prevention in your assigned corporate, regional, industrial, or retail area.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... willingness to train others?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... working knowledge of all regulatory programs related to safety management?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to think critically to problem-solve and analyze / mitigate risk?
We are looking for:
- 3+ years of experience related to safety
What is the work?
Safety:
- Implements / sustains safety policy directives; ensures compliance with regulatory and company standards
- Implements safety and accident prevention programs that ensure a safe place to work and shop
- Provides technical assistance and consulting support
- Implements / administers / advises others on hazard controls and related programs
- Maintains training-related records; monitors status of ongoing and completed facility training and OSHA record-keeping
- Recognizes safety opportunities; provides short- and long-term solutions; identifies safety process improvement opportunities and provides solutions
- Assists with projects, as assigned
- Develops close working relationships with facility leaders
- Develops / facilitates safety-related training initiatives
- Coaches / trains new and existing Partners and leaders on safety activities and responsibilities
- Analyzes incident-related trends; leads incident investigations to determine root cause(s); evaluates effectiveness of corrective actions
- Conducts comprehensive facility safety and health audits
- Compiles / presents key internal safety performance metrics and project status to facility leadership
- Provides safety-related inputs to support capital projects
- Collaborates with Enterprise Safety for incident processing and other safety projects, as needed
- May support specific safety programs as assigned technical lead (e.g., process safety management, lockout / tagout [LOTO], electrical safety work practices, machine guarding, radiation)
Compliance / Auditing:
- Conducts safety reviews of corporate, industrial, or retail facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and related local, state, and federal policies, standards, and guidelines
- Facilitates incident investigation process for work injuries, including OSHA serious injury procedures, specifically for investigation and root cause analysis
- Assists with regulatory agency audits
What is your background?
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 3+ years of experience related to safety
- Experience in retail, industrial, or corporate safety
- Experience related to injury prevention, work injury, liability, safety, and accident prevention programs
- OSHA 511 certification
- Professional Safety certification (preferred)
- Valid Driver's License
Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Regional Safety Advisor at H-E-B?
- Working knowledge of all regulatory programs related to safety management
- Verbal / written communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- PC skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) H-E-B network, and software / systems required by the job
- Bi-lingual (English - Spanish) skills (preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks
- Ability to adapt to new technology, respond effectively to changing conditions, and apply continuous improvement techniques (Plan, Do, Check, Act)
- Ability to train
- Ability to work independently; self-motivated to learn / confidently apply new learnings
- Ability to work through challenging situations, work collaboratively with all levels of leadership
Can you...
- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
- Travel to facilities throughout the H-E-B network with possible overnight stays
- Work extended hours and flexible schedules, including some nights and weekends
09-2022
Company at a glance
H-E-B is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with approximately $46 billion in revenue and 160,000+ Partners. Founded in 1905, H-E-B operates more than 435 stores in a number of formats, including H-E-B, Joe V’s Smart Shop, Central Market, Mi Tienda, and Favor. There are truly aisles and aisles of opportunity at H-E-B! From Stores, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Transportation, to Digital, Corporate and Wellness - Career opportunities at H-E-B are endless. Our company is the largest private company in Texas and one of the 15 largest privately held companies in the U.S.
At H-E-B, Each & Every Person Counts. Regularly named a top employer and retailer, H-E-B's Partners (employees), who are owners in our company, are at the heart of what makes our business successful and great. With a humility rooted in our Helping Here philosophy, H-E-B's Partners serve all Texans with open arms and a smile, and demonstrate our collective commitment to take care of Texas.
At H-E-B, a job is more than just a job - it's an opportunity for a rewarding career that allows you to use your unique talents and passions to innovate and make the lives of Texans better.
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