EHS Manager

Safety

Review, evaluate, and enhance existing safety policies and procedures across all distribution facilities, building upon our current foundation while introducing new frameworks for continuous improvement.
Develop and implement proactive educational and intervention programs including behavioral safety, ergonomics, powered equipment safety, dock operations, and material handling best practices.
Develop metrics to support and drive safety performance, demonstrating the positive financial impact of prevention efforts on key indicators including insurance experience rates, workers' compensation costs, and lost workdays.

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Stewardship

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation and codes governing environmental health and safety, including OSHA, EPA, ADA, and other related regulations.
Serve as primary point of contact with regulatory agencies, ensuring that all safety and environmental requirements are met across all locations.
Complete all environmental reporting to local and federal agencies as required by law, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.
Oversee proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials including batteries and lighting products to prevent contamination and ensure environmental compliance.

Training & Education

Identify company safety training needs and develop comprehensive training programs tailored to distribution center operations.
Coordinate safety training programs including new hire safety orientation, monthly safety training, forklift certification, powered equipment operation, and emergency procedures.

Incident Management & Investigation

Conduct thorough root cause analysis of all accidents and incidents to determine underlying causes and develop corrective action plans.
Facilitate accident investigations and implement recurrence prevention programs and procedures.
Collaborate with HR Manager and site leadership to coordinate workers' compensation claims management, focusing on return-to-work programs, claims analysis, and settlement recommendations.

Risk Assessment & Emergency Preparedness

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards across distribution operations and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Monitor and audit workplace practices through regular facility inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.
Develop, test, and monitor emergency action plans and evacuation procedures for all facilities.
Coordinate emergency response efforts, including drills and real-time incident management.

Administrative & Program Management

Manage workers’ compensation cases, including injury reporting, claim documentation, coordination with insurance providers, and return-to-work support.
Oversee safety committees across facilities, developing and updating safety policies to ensure safe working environments.
Maintain and update safety procedures, authorization lists, evacuation plans, safety signage, and communication materials.
Initiate and coordinate required annual medical screening programs according to OSHA requirements and company policy.