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Job Summary:
The EHS Director develops and manages the company's EHS Program to be in compliance with local, state and federal EHS requirements, as well as the company's internal EHS requirements. The goal is for the EHS program to progress to world class level. This position reports directly to the General Counsel. The EHS Director works with employees at all levels of the organization, advisors, and regulatory representatives. This position will have multi-site responsibilities. The EHS Director will also interact with the Executive Steering Committee in the development, implementation and execution of the company's EHS Action Plan and EHS projects. Development is a key responsibility of this position. The EHS Director is responsible for the development and progression of all EHS employees working at the company.
The EHS Director will have a staff consisting of driver safety, warehouse safety, and distribution food safety professionals-approximately 8 full-time exempt and non-exempt employees.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Lead development of company strategic EHS Plan. Work with appropriate management and staff to implement and execute plan.
Maintain EHS compliance calendar, and ensure required activities occur to maintain EHS compliance
Lead and/or participate in the investigation of related employee concerns, EHS Incidents, and Employee Observations/Near Misses, along with corrective action development, implementation and follow-up
Maintain and monitor effectiveness of EHS inspections
Evaluate effectiveness of existing EHS programs; determine the need for any additional programs; develop and implement additional programs as needed, or dictated by division and corporate management
Actively involved with Employee and Executive Safety Committees; evaluate recommendations; develop and implement corrective actions
Act as the company EHS contact with government EHS agencies
Ensure necessary data for environmental reports is tracked along with timely report submittal
Work effectively with Risk Management, Human Resources and all internal departments
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with Operations Center management, owner operators, and employees
Facilitate and participate in investigations of injury or collisions Root Cause Analysis
Implements and maintains comprehensive management systems in support of the company EHS policies. Provides input to the business units in identifying and tracking appropriate key performance indicators and assessing site performance. Ensures compliance with all company EHS policies and regulatory requirements and works closely with all management to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Maintain and communicate EHS metrics as required to appropriate management
Participates in capital project reviews consistent with the level of EHS expertise needed. Assist with continuous improvement initiatives including addressing ergonomic issues. Provides leadership and guidance to safety committees.
Maintains all environmental permits as appropriate. Ensures the timely submission of applications for renewal, modification, and/or change to the site's environmental permits. Works closely with the facilities to determine the need for outside environmental consultants.
Develops effective working relationships with EHS community and regulatory agencies as appropriate. Participates in professional industry groups to further develop individual capabilities and to benchmark activities throughout the industry. Keeps abreast of all current and pending EHS regulations.
Respond to retail customer questions related to EHS
Research and respond to any notices of violations or warning letters from regulatory agencies
Collect and interpret injury data to identify trends and/or causal factors, such as system failure, human error, incomplete or faulty decision-making, or a weakness in existing policies or practices or regulations
Supervisor staff including hiring, training, performance management, coaching, disciplinary actions and recommending termination when needed.
Ensure company policies are consistently and fairly administered.
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Requirements |
Bachelor of Science Degree in a related field such as EHS management and 7+ years of relevant experience at the exempt level
Ability to work in matrix organization with multiple reporting responsibilities
Understanding of all components of an EHS Program, including accident investigation, industrial hygiene, life safety, machine guarding, wastewater, hazardous waste, property conservation, and ergonomics, including reducing ergonomic issues
Working knowledge of applicable environmental, health and safety regulations
Working knowledge of Worker's Comp, preferably in a non-subscriber environment
Knowledge of facilities and operational procedures
Must have high level knowledge of federal, state, and local safety, health and environmental laws; specific to DOT, OSHA, EPA, NFPA; to include Behavior Based Safety programs
Candidates must have a proficient knowledge of Microsoft applications: Excel, Work, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Good verbal and written, organizational, presentation skills with the ability to demonstrate superior reasoning, problem solving, and analytical skills
Proven experience in leading change and implementing new ideas and concepts
Track record of driving results through fact-based analysis and business process implementation
Demonstrated ability to build lasting relationships and to gain cross-functional alignment for execution
Proven ability to drive results working through others at various levels within the organization
Demonstrated ability to establish self as a business partner with internal customers to develop and influence Health, Safety environmental and Security initiatives
Ability to foster and develop a cooperative work environment
Responsive, high quality customer service orientation
Integrity and ability to handle confidential information
Skill in auditing/inspecting operations and company procedures
Ability to develop and implement effective EHS strategies and management systems
Ability to use sound, prudent and independent judgment
Effective in change management leadership
Strong leadership, facilitation, problem solving, communication and decision making skills
Ability to communicate and work effectively with associates at all levels of the company
Ability to travel periodically
Must be an independent self-motivated individual who has the ability to work on various projects, at varying degrees of progress with accompanying stress
Ability to work aloft on either ladders or bucket trucks
Be able to work outside in both extreme hot and cold environments
Capable of being accessible 24/7
Preferred:
Holds related professional certification or working towards an EHS certification, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Safety Director (CSD)
Ability to speak Spanish is preferred
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