Overview: H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 420+ stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $34 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 145,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.

Responsibilities:

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to coach and mentor?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... strong knowledge of the standards / regulations of OSHA, NFPA, and local, state, and federal safety and health policies?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to serve as subject matter expert on injury prevention?

We are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Occupational Health & Safety, Kinesiology, or a related field or comparable certifications.

What is the work?
Ergonomics Safety:

• Applies specialized knowledge in ergonomic assessments, policies, procedures, training, & development in assigned facilities
• Serves as subject matter expert on ergonomic prevention; provides specialized ergonomic training to Partners and Safety Team members
• Communicates / collaborates with Facility, Regional, and Division leaders on total safety management in all areas of respective operations
• Reviews / designs job tasks to effectively manage physical demands with sound ergonomic principles
• Coordinates with on-site medical services to review injury exposures for ergonomic root causes, change management
• Supports Risk Solutions Regional staff as needed in their daily safety responsibilities

Training / Mentoring:

• Mentors / supports Regional Safety Coordinators and Safety Trainers in their daily work; specifically emphasizes knowledge related to human factors and ergonomics
• Ergonomic / trains Management and Partners in policies, standards, guidelines, and safety initiatives, best practices, and safe behaviors
• Coaches / trains Partners on information related to human factors and ergonomic exposures to minimize risk of body mechanics-related injuries

Investigating / Auditing:

• Provides support to work injury investigations as needed
• Participates in OSHA serious injury procedures, specifically for investigation and root cause analysis
• Participates in industrial safety reviews of MWT facilities to ensure compliance of Ergonomic policies, standards, and guidelines

What is your background?

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
• 3+ years of related experience (preferred)
• Experience in retail or industrial safety

- Experience with H-E-B safety and injury prevention, work injury, liability, safety, and accident prevention programs or equivalent

• Experience in occupational injury medical management (preferred)
• Professional Ergonomics certification or equivalent(preferred)
• Valid Texas driver's license

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Ergonomic Specialist at H-E-B?

• Strong Knowledge of the application of Ergonomic standards, policies, and practices

- Strong PC usage skills (software, systems, H-E-B network)

• Strong interpersonal and coaching / mentoring skills
• Strong verbal / written communication skills
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and decision-making skills
• Strong project management skills

- Bi-lingual (English - Spanish) skills (preferred)

• Ability to drive for results while maintaining excellent working relationships with facility-level leaders
• Ability to deliver presentations to various audiences
• Attention to detail

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