Senior Specialist Health & Safety

Lidl US is searching for the next Senior Specialist to join our Health & Safety (Occupational Safety) team! The Senior Specialist - Health & Safety provides input/interface into the job hazard analysis processes and performs exposure monitoring as required.

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This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA, and follows a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in-office. **

• Manages projects, work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow
• Update guidelines, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials
• Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement
• Support in national and international projects, producing business requirements, performing business system tests and technical improvements
• Perform safety audits, inspections, and evaluations to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Perform OSHA 300 recordkeeping and interface with various departments
• Investigate complaints and reports of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions; provide recommendations for abatement action and verify completion of abatement action
• Perform on-site accident investigations as assigned
• Provide outreach to team members, promoting safety awareness and a positive safety attitude throughout the organization (e.g., Safety Committees)
• Maintain modules in Safety Management Software System
• Provide safety and health assistance to management, supervisors, employees, and collateral duty safety representatives
• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials
• Collaborate with engineers and/or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment
• Order suspension of activities that pose threats to worker or customer health or safety
• Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with excellent follow-through skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and techniques of occupational health and safety and accident prevention
• Working understanding of safety regulations

• OSHA Trainer - construction and or general industry
• Serv Safe Trainer
• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Trainer

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in occupational health and safety or related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

• This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers more than 90% of the time
• This position requires overnight domestic travel up to 50% of the time
• This position requires overnight international travel less than 25% of the time
• Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Daily Pay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.