At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

317 W Main Cross St - Findlay, Ohio 45840

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to provide Environmental, Health & Safety support to multiple retail locations and to maintain, promote and exceed safety standards including Federal, State, and Local compliance requirements. This position will assist with developing and implementing programs to drive a culture of safety at all company locations. 

This travel-oriented role will support a region of company-owned retail stores, primarily located in OH.

Here's what you’ll do: 

Conduct safety audits and complete audit reports with recommendations for corrective action on findings. Follow-up with Retail Management on audits regarding findings to resolve issues and obtain set standard for audits. 

Prepare and submit required information to the appropriate agency to include risk management plans, environmental reports, OSHA recordkeeping reports and other reports, as necessary. 

Investigate accidents and incidents; interact with internal and external contacts as required to include OSHA safety officers during an OSHA inspection. 

Review, follow-up and maintain safety audit reports and monthly safety minutes, distribute safety audit results, and conduct/oversee internal self-audits and related Environmental Health & Safety tasks.  

Distribute correspondence on Environmental Health & Safety issues including safety committee minutes and safety awareness information for Retail facilities. 

Identify Health and Safety training needs and develop materials and courses to meet such training needs. 

Implement and/or revise Environmental Health & Safety policies/procedures; may participate in the development of new policies and practices. 

Create and distribute safety materials for use by safety improvement teams, safety representatives and site leadership. 

Provide safety education and training for Retail associates including powered industrial truck licensing, process safety management, maintenance safety training etc. 

May be responsible to review and update environmental documents including pollution prevention plans, maintain Michigan underground storage tanks compliance program, and conduct environmental permitting activities, etc. 

Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best Safety/Environmental Health practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure legal compliance. 

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

Technical Degree (preferred) Risk Management, Environmental, Health & Safety or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Three years' experience in Environmental Safety & Health, to include training and auditing for Health & Safety compliance and implementing polices. 

Environmental Health and Safety Certification preferred. 

OSHA certification or training preferred.

Must have general knowledge of OSHA regulations.  

Experience conducting accident investigations and auditing for Health & Safety compliance.  

Knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures regarding Environmental Safety & Health.  

Strong written and verbal communications skills; good public speaking and presentation skills and ability to lead training courses.  

Strong organization, prioritization and time management skills. 

Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external contacts; ability to work with all levels of the company to achieve goals.  

Ability to travel up to 50% during the workday and up to 25% overnight. 

 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

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As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.