Full-Time

Enviromental

Health, And Safety Specialist

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Meijer

Meijer

10,001+ employees

Retailer offering groceries and household products

Consumer Goods

Mid, Senior

Holland, MI, USA

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related discipline accompanied by equivalent experience.
  • CSP/ASP Preferred
  • Above-average communication skills.
  • High level of personal and professional integrity.
  • Ability to manage time effectively.
  • Basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to positively interact with all levels of Manufacturing operations personnel.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Responsibilities
  • Practice 200% safety Accountability (self and others).
  • Ensure site compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Oversee and develop the necessary policy/procedures and training necessary for all team members at the plant level to maintain compliance with required OSHA and EPA standards.
  • Administer training to include topics such as LOTO, Right to Know, Confined Space, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogen, and others as required.
  • Lead the safety committee and safety culture for the plant and conduct injury investigations of every incident/injury.
  • Monitor and make observations of unsafe work behavior and makes the necessary follow up to correct the behavior.
  • Assess facilities, equipment and machinery for unsafe conditions and ensure resolution.
  • Provide safety performance measures, audits, and evaluates effectiveness of programs. Coordinate and complete compliance driven safety requirements such as annual noise surveys, industrial hygiene surveys, PPE assessment, HAZMAT.
  • Coordinate and manage third-party service vendors/contractors with respect to environmental, health and safety programs.
  • Assist legal, HR, and other business partners to coordinate the investigation, processing, and defense of claims.
  • Develop and lead the accident investigation committee and first responder team.
  • Lead the site-specific Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
  • Partner with Legal and Corporate Safety to respond to regulatory body inquiries and activity.
  • Collaborate with internal & external partners to enhance and sustain a best-in-class safety strategy.
  • Maintain and identify trends in health and safety metrics while using those metrics to drive continuous improvement by creating recommendations to the field based on interpretations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior manufacturing / warehousing health and safety experience at plant level preferred.

Meijer operates in the retail sector, focusing on providing a wide range of food and household products. The company uses a supercenter format that combines grocery and general merchandise, allowing customers to find everything from fresh produce to clothing in one location. This one-stop shopping experience attracts a diverse clientele, including budget-conscious shoppers. Meijer differentiates itself from competitors through its competitive pricing and unique private label brands, which offer exclusive products often at better profit margins. The company is also dedicated to community involvement and sustainability, which helps build customer loyalty. Additionally, Meijer prioritizes employee welfare by fostering a positive work environment, treating its employees with respect, and encouraging their growth, which enhances customer service.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$26.3M

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Founded

1934

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion of private label offerings can increase profit margins.
  • Investing in e-commerce can enhance online sales and customer reach.
  • Sustainability efforts can attract eco-conscious consumers and boost brand loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • Expansion into new markets like Pittsburgh could strain resources.
  • New private label school supplies may face competition from established brands.
  • Opening grocery format stores may confuse customers and dilute brand identity.

What makes Meijer unique

  • Meijer pioneered the 'one-stop shopping' concept in the Midwest region.
  • The company emphasizes employee welfare, earning recognition for disability inclusion.
  • Meijer offers a wide range of private label products, enhancing profitability.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Hybrid Work Options