Standardize and continue improving safety systems, policies, training, campaigns and programs to reduce risk and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Develop strategy and execute various H&S processes to include environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, transportation safety, contractor management, emergency response and business continuity.
Design and execute injury prevention programs and initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world class safety culture and minimize injury risk.
Lead and mentor the Distribution Safety function and manager, fostering a collaborative, high-performing safe driver culture focused on best practices, tools, preventative practices and excellent customer service.
Create a network of internal and external alliances to develop and implement H&S policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes.
Analyze and identify trends of injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media.
Identifies/anticipates potential problems, leads root-cause analysis, evaluates robustness of corrective action plans and oversees plan implementation.
Serve as the senior-most H&S authority, representing the company in regulatory, incident management and customer relationship matters.
Oversee training programs related to H&S compliance, emergency response, and core safety process and procedures.
Ensure teams are equipped to identify and avoid risks and respond effectively.
Travel required is expected to be between 20-30% but may flex up or down with the needs of the business.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline strongly preferred.
A minimum of 10+ years of progressive H&S experience in large, complex, multi-site operations (warehousing, distribution, logistics or manufacturing is highly preferred).
One or more safety and/or environmentally-related professional certifications is required (i.e. CSP, CIH or CSD).
Deep understanding of health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices, including OSHA, DOT, FMCSA and ISO 45001.
Proven record of leading large scale safety programs that drive measurable results in and incident rates.