Supply Chain and Construction​/Maintenance Safety Manager

Overview

Position is responsible for setting strategic safety direction related to Supply Chain Safety for legacy Ahold USA Distribution Centers with direct responsibilities in Jessup, MD and Freetown, MA including direct reports at both sites. Partners with ADUSA Services construction and maintenance teams providing leadership, guidance, and support to the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA (retail and distribution) on construction and maintenance safety by establishing and implementing construction and maintenance related safety programs and partnering with the brands to create and implement programs related to construction and maintenance safety including managing safety elements of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Develop safety programs and processes related to Supply Chain safety.
• Utilize safety and injury data to proactively develop strategies for improvement with focus on serious injury prevention.
• Teach, coach and mentor leadership and safety specialists related to safety. This includes communicating injury prevention and regulatory information.
• Collaborate and influence leadership related to continuous improvement related to safety and injury prevention.
• Manage safety specialists at legacy Ahold distribution centers (Jessup and Freetown) and partner with safety specialist at Carlisle related to safety strategic direction.
• Interface with transportation and fleet safety managers to collaborate related to fleet safety and the global fleet safety standard.
• Evaluate, design, and implement improvements to existing construction safety programs including Health and Safety Plans (HASP) and implement new programs with a focus on injury prevention and to meet requirements of federal, state, and local safety regulations and laws.
• Main point of contact with construction and maintenance leadership and store design related to safety.
• Direct and supervise construction safety vendors to assure alignment with company operating principles and expectations.
• Establish internal communications related to program achievements, cost savings and regulatory updates.
• Evaluate and conduct audits of supply chain facilities, construction projects and contractors' safety programs and processes.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

• 5+ years of safety experience with considerable focus on supply chain and construction safety, preferably with a distribution or retail company
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of occupational safety and construction safety laws and regulations
• Demonstrated technical and regulatory project management experience and skills in managing multiple projects and programs.
• Capable of decision making using ethical and sound judgment and discretion
• Strong influencing without authority skills to engage stakeholders to participate and own construction safety programs within their brands.
• Strong initiative and organization skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office products.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in safety, or related field or any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of safety experience with considerable focus on supply chain and construction safety, preferably with a distribution or retail company
• Fleet safety knowledge

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $92,640 - $138,960

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $106,480- $159,720

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.