Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent experience
- must be at least 20 years of age
- must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an excellent driving record
- 3 years in a retail or industrial safety role or 3 years of Publix retail management experience
- OSHA 511 Certified (or be willing to get certified within 90 days)
- knowledge of a comprehensive safety audit
- ability to prepare well written reports, accurately communicate findings, and assist in the development of the corrective action plans
- knowledge of injury investigation analysis techniques in an effort to determine root causation and corrective action
- knowledge of retail and grocery store environments and how they operate
- ability to work with little or no supervision on a day-to-day basis
- time management, negotiation, and presentation skills
- analytical and investigative skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ability to maintain composure and keep an objective frame of mind and a level head when dealing with serious or catastrophic injuries
- ability to recognize behaviors or unsafe conditions that may lead to an injury
- ability to effectively present data and content so that the message meets the intended objective, is clear, and concise, and provides a clear call to action
- ability to communicate with retail operations and RISs that managing safety is a mission-critical objective
- ability to demonstrate professionalism by appropriate conduct in various settings, including interaction with middle and line management
- willingness to work a minimum of 45 hours per week with flexibility to occasionally work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate
- willingness to travel with regularly overnight stays; willingness to travel via airplane as needed.
- must work out of Atlanta Divisional Offices in Atlanta, Georgia and reside within approximately an hour of these offices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent work experience (5 years)
- 5 years in a retail or industrial safety role with some multi-location responsibility
- knowledge in interpreting and applying OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards, State Safety Statute(s), and local municipal safety codes
- knowledge of Publix Retail Operations and RBU unit structures and responsibilities
- knowledge of Publix Retail Job Class Training modules for each respective RBU
- knowledge of the Publix Prevention Plus Team structure and methodology
- knowledge of Publix Strategy Management System
- knowledge of the Publix mission and its application to the job scope of the Safety Specialist
- detailed knowledge of store-level safety processes and activities to include Customer Service, Bakery, Deli, Grocery, Produce, Floral, Meat and Seafood departments
- working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards, State Safety Statutes, local municipal safety codes and safety best practices
- ability to effectively point out the importance in ensuring the safety of associates and customers in order to reduce OSHA complaints and injuries
- OSHA 501 Certified or Current (active) 503 Certification
- professional certification to include CSP or other industry recognized certifications
- working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- working knowledge of Loss Prevention Management Systems (LPMS) and LPA audit
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