Company DescriptionAt Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon (GMRL), we’ve been shaping the retail landscape since our inception in 1996. As a pioneer in the ownership and operation of supermarkets and hypermarkets, we’re driven by one core mission: to “Live Life Generously.”
From the day we reintroduced Spinneys to Lebanon, we’ve continued to innovate and expand. Whether it’s being generous with quality through Spinneys, generous with quantity at Happy Discount Store, or generous with time at Grab’n Go, every division we operate focuses on enriching the lives of our customers.
Our retail portfolio has grown, we expanded further in 2019 with Mackenzie Distribution, F&B, and Production, diversifying our reach and ensuring a seamless, top-quality shopping experience across Lebanon. In recent years, Monoprix and NokNok have joined the GMRL umbrella, bringing even more options to our customers. Our journey doesn’t stop there. With our eye on future growth, we are preparing to expand across the region.
Job DescriptionJob Overview:The Occupational Health & Safety Officer is responsible for managing workplace safety, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and preventing accidents, injuries, and illnesses. This involves identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, preparing reports and overseeing safety programs and training to promote a safe working environment and protect employee health and well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities:Compliance:
- Staying up-to-date on applicable safety regulations and standards, conducting regular inspections to identify and fix hazards, investigating accidents, and reporting to relevant authorities.
Risk Management:
- Conduct site visits to evaluate adherence to safety protocols, identify hazards, and gather feedback for improvement.
- Identifying potential risks in store operations, implementing controls like procedures and training to mitigate them, and providing personal protective equipment.
- Coaching Department Supervisors, as day-to-day OH&S owners in stores, on safety practices.
Emergency Preparedness:
- Developing plans for various emergencies, practicing through drills, and collaborating with local services for coordinated response.
Leverage data to drive safety excellence:
- Collecting and analyzing OH&S data (incident reports, audits, risk assessments).
- Ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Generating reports and communicating key safety metrics.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an OH&S Officer in retail or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of relevant OH&S practices and standards (ISO 45001, 31000, OSHA).
- Valid driver's license and own car, required for frequent travel across branches.
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