Health and Safety Supervisor

TYPE:

Monthly

LOCATION:  

Club

DEPARTMENT:  

Safety

POSITION LEVEL:

5

REPORTS TO:  

Country Safety Coordinator

OTHER REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Club Managers

Department Managers

KEY CONTACTS:

• Club Managers
• Human Resources
• Department Managers
• Contractors

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•  Central (Standard Office Environment Position)
•  Warehouse (Standard Warehouse Environment Position)

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Provide support in all areas of the Safety Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support to the Health and Safety Management System, through observation processes, continuous improvement and training. Identifying, evaluating and controlling risk factors for company personnel.  Also supports ESG, Food Safety and general Safety programs

AS AN EMPLOYEE OF PRICESMART, THE INCUMBENT

OF THIS POSITION HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO:

• Adhere and apply PriceSmart’s Code of Conduct and
• Company Ethics at all times
• Adhere and apply PriceSmart’s Security, Prevention and
• Safety Guidelines
• Promote PriceSmart’s business philosophy including the 6
• Rights of Merchandizing
• Observe and apply PriceSmart’s Policies and Procedures
• Protect PriceSmart’s assets and working tools at all times

MINIMUM REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND/OR

FORMAL TRAINING,

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,

EXPERIENCE:

• Technical Degree/ Bachelor in Occupational Health and Safety or similar.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and consensus standards (OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA), inspection procedures, incident prevention, incident investigation techniques, and safety and environmental education and teaching.
• 1-2 years of experience in similar positions.
• English fluent (reading and spoken).
• Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with associates at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to speak to large groups of associates (public speaking).
• High energy and demonstrates urgency and fast pace.
• Able to obtain agreement for multiple parties; earn trust while working out a deal; use good timing and carefully calculated strategies when interacting

OTHER POSITION

CONSIDERATIONS:

• Drug Testing
• Flexible Shifts
• License
• Position Test Requirement
• Travel

OTHER TASKS:

• Support the implementation of Safety laws and regulations applicable in the country.
• Support the implementation of corporate safety programs.
• Assist in planning, developing, scheduling, and delivering education and teaching programs.
• Assist with providing support for ESG; Food Safety and all other Safety requirements
• Conduct safety inspections to identify, evaluate and control work risks and hazards.
• Support the accident investigation and report program.
• Active participation as member to the Safety Committee.
• Support implementation corporate food safety programs.
• Develop health campaigns and strategies to reduce accidents in the clubs.
• Support and implementation of Emergency Action Plan.
• Support the Integrated Audit Program.

THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION DOES NOT INTEND TO STATE ALL THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER POSITION-RELATED DUTIES AS REQUESTED BY CORPORATE.