Head of Health and Safety

Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. Lead the facility's risk management programs, including workplace safety, food safety, regulatory compliance, asset protection, emergency preparedness, and business continuity initiatives.

Analyze incident, injury, claims, food safety, and operational data to identify trends, evaluate risk exposure, and develop corrective and preventive actions.

Partner with operations and support departments to conduct investigations, risk assessments, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews while ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.

Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, serving as the facility liaison with agencies including OSHA, FDA, and other regulatory authorities.

Develop, deliver, and monitor training programs that promote safe work practices, regulatory compliance, food safety standards, and operational excellence.

Oversee workers' compensation, return-to-work programs, claims management, and coordination with insurance carriers, medical providers, and third-party administrators.

Manage food safety management systems, sanitation programs, pest management activities, audit readiness, and corrective action processes to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.

Coordinate product recall and market withdrawal activities, including product containment, traceability verification, disposition controls, regulatory reporting, and documentation.

Provide leadership, coaching, and support to foster a culture of accountability, safety, food safety, and continuous improvement throughout the distribution center.

Associate degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Food Safety, Environmental Sciences, Business, or a related field, and/or 3–5 years of relevant experience in safety, risk management, food safety, supply chain, warehouse operations, or a related field.

Working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, FSMA, workers' compensation, environmental, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Experience conducting investigations, risk assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective action management.

Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, ARM, GSP, HACCP, PCQI, SQF Practitioner, Internal Food Safety Auditor, or equivalent safety and food safety certifications preferred.

Strong leadership, communication, training, and analytical skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.

Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel as business needs require.

Work is performed in both a temperature-controlled office environment and a distribution center environment with varying temperatures and conditions.

Position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and move throughout the facility for extended periods while conducting observations, inspections, audits, and investigations.

Regular use of computers, mobile devices, telephones, and other office equipment is required.

Limited travel may be required for training, meetings, and other business needs.

Competitive wages paid weekly

Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream

Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve