Safety Specialist Team Lead

Company Description

Domino’s Pizza, which began in 1960 as a single store location in Ypsilanti, MI, has had a lot to celebrate lately: we’re a reshaped, reenergized brand of honesty, transparency and accountability – not to mention, great food! In the rise to becoming a true technology leader, the brand is now consistently one of the top five companies in online transactions and 65% of our sales in the U.S. are taken through digital channels. The brand continues to ‘deliver the dream’ to local business owners, 90% of which started as delivery drivers and pizza makers in our stores. That’s just the tip of the iceberg…or as we might say, one “slice” of the pie! If this sounds like a brand you’d like to be a part of, consider joining our team!

Job Description

*Due to travel within US and Canada, this person must have a valid passport*

The Safety Specialist Team Lead is responsible for leading the regional Safety Specialists in implementing and maintaining safety compliance protocols (policies, procedures, and standards) at Dominos.  This position will work with the Safety Specialist and Site Safety Coordinators to ensure that team members are properly trained and equipped to identify assess and mitigate potential hazards in the workplace.  This position will work directly with the site leadership including Directors, Operation Managers and Team Leaders on injury prevention solutions, deployment of incentive programs, meeting regulatory requirements, and other safety and health program components to make a positive impact in the overall safety performance and culture at Dominos.

Responsibilities and Duties

50% Measure, audit and evaluate the effectiveness of the Safety Program Implementation.

• Lead the Safety Specialists in identifying and assessing potential safety hazards in the workplace. Assist in the development and implemention strategies to mitigate them.
• Providing guidance and support to Safety Specialists and safety coordinators in conducting safety audits and inspections of facilities, equipment, and processes.
• Measure and track site safety inspection results of Safety Specialist and recommend improvement opportunities. 
• Measure and evaluate the implementation status and performance of Safety Specialists.
• Provide safety program guidance and support to site leadership on injury prevention, incentive programs, and other safety program components.
• Implementing safety policies and procedures to minimize risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Dominos guidelines.
• Providing safety training and education to Safety Specialists and site coordinators, including conducting safety meetings, seminars, and workshops.
• Assist in investigating accidents and incidents to determine the root cause and developing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Conducting risk assessments and developing emergency response plans to ensure that employees are prepared for emergencies.
• Assist the Safety Specialists in the conduct of safety presentations for Director and site Leadership Team meetings, LMS safety modules, policy manuals, training aids, etc.
• Maintaining accurate records of safety incidents, inspections, and training sessions.
• Collaborating with management and other departments to promote a culture of safety and to ensure that safety concerns are addressed in all aspects of operations.
• Staying current with industry standards and regulatory requirements.  Ensuring that the team remains compliant with all applicable regulations.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of safety programs.

25% Safety Specialist Development
 

• Coach, monitor and evaluate Safety Specialist Performance including their oversight of site safety Coordinators
• Advise and assist Safety Specialist to determine safety targets including planning and prioritization.   
• Evaluate, compile, and report out on Safety Program field implementation status.

25% Safety Communication and Training

• Monitor, measure the effectiveness of safety training. 
• Participate in the deployment of Safety Program communication content to appropriate stakeholders at the sites.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Must possess a working knowledge of State, Federal and Provincial safety, and health regulations, including procedures, guidelines, and industry standards.
• Demonstrates logic, effective communication, and is able to effectively influence others to accept recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.   
• Ability to make sound, well-informed and objective decisions with an understanding of the impact and implications of those decisions at the operations level.
• Ability to recognize and correct hazards through identifying conditions, root causes, and actions that may cause injury, illness, or property damage.
• Ability to accurately inspect and assess facilities, machinery, materials, processes, and safety equipment to identify potential hazards and safety risks with a logical way to propose systematic long-term solutions.  
• Ability to develop trust and confidence among stakeholders through trust, reliability, integrity, and accountability including their team members.
• Effectively leads others in the effort of developing, identifying, and formulating problem solving strategies consistent with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational health and safety, Engineering or Bachelors Degree with 3 years of experience in a safety role OR Associate safety professional (ASP Certified) with 4 years of safety experience
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Have a solid understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards, and the ability to apply that knowledge in a practical manner. The candidate should also be able to effectively manage and motivate a team to achieve common goals.
• Self-guided and motivated with the ability to work on implementation process with limited supervision.
• Data analysis skills required with the ability to formulate presentations on information gathered.
• Strong organizational skills with precision in work and attention to detail 
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use many different programs.
• Travel in the US and Canada – 25% - 40% 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.