Job Description
Job Summary: The safety specialist role will support the development and implementation of programs and strategy leading to a sustainable culture of safety and health across all Walgreens business units. This role in partnership with the corporate safety manager and business unit stakeholders will develop consistent, effective safety programs and practices, provide training tools and processes for measuring safety outcomes.
Job Responsibilities: - Assists in the development and implementation of effective, sustainable safety programs per regulatory requirements of specific business units
- Implements and leads injury/illness prevention and safety awareness strategy
- Conducts, monitors and utilizes occupational health and safety compliance assessments to recommend and implement process/program improvements
- Communicates and educates team members on occupational safety and health standards and practices
- Identifies and communicates safety policies and process change requirements that address exposure to risk and compliance with regulatory standards
- Identifies opportunities to instill the culture of safety and health through innovation and optimization of programs and practices.
- Provides proactive, effective and consistent safety program support to all business units.
“About Walgreens and WBA
Walgreens () is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.”
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans".
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in the development and/or implementation of safety and health programs OR a High School diploma/GED and at least four years of experience in the development and/or implementation of safety and health programs
- Knowledge of OSHA standards.
- Experience conducting safety assessments.
- Experience providing employee training
- Willing to travel up to/at least 30% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety.
- Experience in a retail environment.
- At least 5 years of experience in the development and/or implementation of safety and health programs.
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