Industrial Safety Specialist - Orlando at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Orlando, Florida

Job Description:

• Serves as a regulatory technical safety expert for the facility


• Works with local management teams to identify and execute strategic initiatives to reduce injury frequency and increase regulatory compliance


• Conducts incident investigations to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and work with the management team to implement effective countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence


• Executes and maintains all OSHA related regulatory programs and documentation for the facility


• Facilitates all regulatory required safety training for the facility


• Performs regular safety audits.

• High School diploma or equivalent experience


• 3 years of experience in an industrial setting. Active participation with a facility safety management process (i.e. safety committee) and broad knowledge of OSHA regulations as they apply to industrial safety


• OSHA 511 Certification (if candidate does not possess, it will be required within the first 6 months in position)


• knowledge of OSHA 1910 General Industry standards, State Safety Statutes, local municipal regulations and Publix’s internal safety policies and procedures (on the job training and/or prior experience)


• thorough operational knowledge of plant and/or facility operations


• knowledge of incident investigative techniques


• knowledge of facility safety audit methodology and components (on the job training)


• CQI methodology and on the job training


• ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal)


• ability to influence internal customers and external entities such as regulatory inspectors


• ability to effectively lead a safety team(s)


• ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner


• exercise discretion and independent judgment


• work independently without immediate day to day supervision using effective time management skills


• ability to analyze injury data and identify areas of opportunity


• ability to develop action plans


• project management skills


• situational leadership skills


• ability to conduct training and give presentations for individuals as well as large groups


• computer skills in applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook


• willingness to work a variable work schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends as necessary


• willingness to travel including nights and weekends.

• Associate of Arts Degree or recognized professional designation in the field of safety


• 5 years of experience in an industrial setting with at least 2 years of experience where the primary responsibility was in the field of safety


• 1 year of experience training individuals in an industrial environment


• Completion of at least one of the following courses:
  
  
  
  • 501 training course
  
  
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training.
  
  
  
  

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health plan (with prescription benefits)


• Group dental plan


• Group vision plan


• Sick pay


• Paid Parental Leave


• Long-term disability insurance


• Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)


• Tuition reimbursement


• Vacation pay


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Paycheck direct deposit


• Credit union


• Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases


• 6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).