Sr Analyst - Restaurant Safety

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you!

 

The Sr. Restaurant Safety Analyst will maintain accountability for protecting our valued employees, customers, and property assets, while minimizing the company’s financial exposure through execution of our Environment Health & Safety (EHS) accident prevention and people safety programs.

• Partner directly with and effectively support the VP, DAO, and DM levels of our Restaurant Operations teams by executing a comprehensive accident prevention strategy and accident reduction initiatives.
• Conduct frequent market visits to Company markets, coordinating with DAO, DM, GM, HRBP and Facilities Managers, providing education, teaching, and coaching, while influencing for impact, relative to prioritized execution of each of the elements of the Restaurant Safety program. Restaurant visit travel path will be carefully constructed based on analysis of accident trends with a primary focus on safety priority restaurant inspections, safety audits, accident prevention training exercises, safety meetings, GM, DM, and DAO live and virtual EHS presentations.
• Complete required data analysis, develop and deliver targeted EHS quarterly business reviews for  Restaurant Operations business partners, supporting accident prevention efforts. EHS business reviews generated by the Sr. Restaurant Safety Analyst will including clear and concise accident trend data analytics, data visualizations, and valuable safety program actionable insights.
• Partner cross-functionally with the Workers’ Compensation and General Liability Analysts, Claims Manager, Restaurant Operations Leadership, Restaurant Services, Human Resources, Training / Instructional Design, Quality Assurance, Legal, Facilities, Loss Prevention & Security, and various other departments. Develop partnerships with external vendors including our personal protective equipment / safety supply vendor, slip resistant shoe vendors, and chemical suppliers. This role will develop a peer network of other restaurant industry EHS / Risk Management professionals.
• Respond to operational emergencies that require EHS guidance and support. Directly investigate and successfully navigate the resolution of OSHA and/or Department of Labor formal inquires and inspections. Establish and maintain positive relationships with OSHA compliance specialists throughout the United States

USD $73,000.00/Yr.
USD $124,000.00/Yr.

• Education: Bachelors Degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in field people safety / accident prevention support roles, risk management, loss control or closely related positions.
• Proficient analytics-based decision making, including accident data trend analysis and data visualization. Ability to provide detailed and precise technical direction relative to Root Cause Analysis investigation, accident prevention strategy, restaurant and market specific accident prevention strategy and tactical deployment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communications, management, and influence skills.  Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, training, and customer service skills. Strong negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate with other departments and key stakeholders
• Knowledge of government safety requirements and public health standards including but not limited to OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association.

 

Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.

 

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors.  This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. *  The target annual bonus for this role is 10% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance. 

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits!  Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings.  For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com.*

*NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms.  Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives.  Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.”

 

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