Distribution Center Onsite Environmental Health & Safety Leader

About the role

Partner with Legacy leadership and onsite customer ABB in the planning and implementation of EHS initiatives for the DC. Lead to constant change and continuous improvement as it relates to current OSHA, ISO, and EHS requirements. Abides by all OSHA rules and Legacy Supply Chain Services safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety performance metrics and regulatory recordkeeping requirements including the OSHA 300 log, RIR reporting and BBS tracking for the facility.
• Conduct and manage the safety orientation program for all newly hired associates, temporary associates and contractors.
• Effectively communicate with employees regarding safety awareness.
• Lead monthly safety meetings and provide guidance for safety awareness and protocols for the facility to ensure proper safe work methods are being demonstrated.
• Oversee the monthly safety audit program to assure compliance with applicable regulations and manage document findings of any corrective actions.
• Lead accident/injury/safety investigations and follow-up (i.e. training, etc.); to identify root cause findings, including investigation follow up reporting in HSI Incident Management system.
• Conduct weekly start of shift meetings for 1st and 2nd shifts to cover safety initiatives and monthly EHS training.
• Oversee JSA program to assure job risks have been identified and safe job elements are implemented.
• Identify and train associates on train-the-trainer initiatives.
• Establish ongoing safety awareness and communication to keep a strong safety culture.
• Manage Safety Data Sheet database and update as needed.
• Maintain PIT Compliance Database and badge permissions for equipment.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university with 3 to 5+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of Safety/Regulatory compliance experience from a manufacturing/warehouse and environmental compliance experience.
• OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 training certification.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision: self-starter with high drive for quality results.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal applicable regulations: OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable reporting requirements.
• Multi-tasking, adapting to the changing needs of the DC, meeting deadlines, and providing support as workloads fluctuate in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and improving safety programs while focusing on developing a strong safety culture to prevent accidents/injuries.
• Experience in mentoring safety teams, managing a safety training program, job safety analyses, promoting safety through awareness and communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a proven history of effective relationship building, and the ability to work well with all levels within the organization.
• Excellent judgment, project management, process improvement, problem solving skills, presentation skills, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Experience working in a multi-shift team environment, adapting to the changing needs of the organization, and providing support as workloads fluctuate.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Application Software, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint applications.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, hear, talk and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Warehouse Environment: The majority of work time will be spent in a warehouse where temperatures are hot or cold (seasonally).
• The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Highly competitive wages
• Retirement Support: Company-funded 401(k) with top match percentage in the industry
• Robust Health Plan: Affordable, comprehensive protection for you and your family – medical, dental, vision, and more
• Job Skills Development: On-the-job supply chain skills development, in person and online training
• Leadership Development: Programs to prepare future supply chain leaders including new manager training and Leadership Excellence Summit
• Career Opportunities: Build a career path at a growing company that focuses on development, succession planning, and HIPO identification