Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods hiring Safety Specialist in Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Our Vision: Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean and inspired world cuisine. We strive to have every table or menu in the world serving up our delicious flavors.

Our Mission: To be top of mind with our customers as the preferred and trusted company of choice, by delivering mutual value, and acting with a sense of urgency.

Our Guiding Principles:

Customer Centricity: Put the customer at the heart of the business,

Ownership and Empathy: Act like owners, think like customers,

Conscious leadership: Leading with awareness, kindness, and courage,

Competitive Spirit: Playing to win.

As members of the GDK family, we seek individuals who resonate with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Your alignment with these core values enables us to maintain our legacy of excellence and innovation. We encourage you to embrace our commitment to customer satisfaction, ownership, leadership, and competitive spirit. Together, we will continue to bring the rich flavors of the Mediterranean to the world, fostering a culture of respect, growth, and shared success.

What you will be doing…

As our Safety Specialist you will be responsible for implementing and executing safety programs that effectively control accident, health, and property loss exposures. Oversees all activities required by worker compensation laws, OSHA, and corporate policy for the management and mitigation of claims and financial losses to the Company, and for Safety Training and Education for operation. Develops and fosters a Company-wide safety culture through safety training, risk assessments, and behavior modification programs.

• Develops, coordinates, and implements quality, cost effective programs in the area of Risk Management and Health & Safety Management.
• Directs, monitors, and leads accident investigations, safety inspections and audits; assists HR and Safety Committee in investigations to identify significant hazards and loss trends and identify and recommend preventative measures and corrective actions.
• Develops safety training schedule and creates awareness and incentive programs to support safety initiatives
• Develops and maintains Safety Programs including Hazard Communications, Lock Out/Tag Out, Ergonomics, Emergency Response Team, Fire Prevention, Forklift Safety, Confined Space, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Emergency Preparedness & Facility Evacuation, etc.
• Responsible for the analysis, preparation and maintenance of mandatory/regulatory related safety and environmental reports/records.
• Administers worker compensation program; works with Human Resources regarding claims administration, case closures and settlements, RTW Program and other insurance claim issues.
• Implements corporate and local safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates a high visibility and positive attitude to establish an effective and responsible safety culture.
• Acts as a resource to plant management teams regarding all security and safety issues.
• Develops, updates, and implements security/loss control policies as they relate to employee, visitor, trucker, and contractor activities while on plant properties.
• Presents safety orientations for new employees; administer safety shoe program; handle plant hearing conservation program and Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program; oversee hazard communication program (SDS inventory) and equipment maintenance.
• Establish Safety and Steering Committee, maintains, chairs, and ensures the effectiveness and broad representation of the committee.
• Maintains Safety Manual, machine-specific information, training documentation.

What you will need to have…

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field and/or at least 3 years professional safety experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English REQUIRED.
• Excellent Communication skills - verval and written.
• Team play er with demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence change

Why work with us…

At Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, we understand that fulfilling our mission involves a blend of innovation and reverence for tradition—a challenge that demands exceptional dedication from our team. We hold high expectations, but we are equally committed to supporting our employees. This commitment is reflected in our pledge to provide a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and abundant opportunities for professional growth. Our community standards are built on the pillars of equal employment opportunities, respectful dialogue and actions, integrity, and accountability

What we offer…

• Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family
• Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs
• Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account Contributions
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.