Director, Corporate EHS

The Role

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. We are looking for a strong EHS leader to join our team.

Responsibilities

• EHS Compliance: Establish and maintain compliance with applicable federal and state EHS regulations as well as ensure uniform application of the company’s EHS programs. Assist in evaluations of risk and implementation of related programs to prevent injury, illness, and ensure environmental compliance. Partner with operations to develop effective and innovative solutions to ensure a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
• Corporate Program Development and Administration: Assist in developing and effectively implementing corporate EHS policy, programs, and training materials. Participate in corporate training and business meetings as appropriate.
• Safety Management Systems (SIPS), Emergency Management System (EMS), ISO and Other Internal Audits: Ensure facilities are prepared for corporate and external audits and close out open audit findings in a timely manner. Lead and serve on corporate audit teams as assigned.
• Medical Management and Worker's Compensation: Coordinate procedures and protocols for effective case management and assist operations managing workers compensation claims and mitigating costs.
• Leadership: Lead Sr. Regional Managers driving EHS into operations while supporting a positive employee experience through leadership, development, and coaching.
• EHS Programs: Look for a team member with strong background in EHS systems and programs. Look for a team member with experience in EHS databases (Cority, etc.), safety and environmental risk mitigation, EHS program development, EHS Audits, Ergo/Fit for Work, EHS Technologies, SDS approval systems, EHS rules tracking, fire system liaison, work comp liaison, EHS training liaison, and EHS alerts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, safety, health or related field and 10+ years related experience, required.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• Ability to make strategic decisions while in stressful situations including leading emergency response efforts.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations 50% of the time depending on the initiative being executed.
• Able to interpret, design, and communicate key EHS data to internal stakeholders and to actionize EHS to drive results.
• Ability to make strategic decisions and plan and execute EHS systems and programs with operations.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations, and workers’ compensation processes.
• PSM/RMP experience a plus.
• Bilingual skills a plus (preferred but not required: speak, read, write, address groups, individuals, conduct investigations, counseling, training, mentoring using language other than English – as applicable to the Business Unit.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from a diverse audience.
• Detail oriented.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHS database systems such as Cority.

Benefits

Smithfield Foods provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee assistance programs
• And more...

Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.