Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Address: 550 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA (USA Home Office)

About the role

The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career. Responsible for maintaining adherence to corporate Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, procedures and federal, state and local regulations in U.S. facilities by geographic area. The Regional EHS Manager role may support either Store locations by regional area or DCs/FCs, ARRCs, and Service Centers by regional area. Uses reporting and analytics to provide recommendations for compliance and conducts regular site visits to validate execution is maintained in all areas of EHS. Supports development and executes TJX's Environmental, Health and Safety programs through injury and illness prevention and regulatory compliance efforts on all incident and injury claims.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager of EHS Compliance on development, implementation and execution of company programs by ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local codes regarding Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Execute companywide Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) that includes all required OSHA programs and Associate training requirements by geographic region.
• Provide comprehensive site risk assessments and EHS data analysis to build trust and confidence with the EHS team and business partners to drive influential change.
• Monitor industry regulatory trends and partner with the EHS team and senior leadership teams on OSHA, Department of Health and other regulatory agency preparedness procedures to proactively address potential challenges.
• Lead all OSHA, Department of Health and regulatory agency investigative responses and abatements.
• Coordinate serious injury and illness investigations with Legal; complete depositions and testimony as needed on behalf of Company on contested OSHA matters.
• Evaluate and identify loss-producing physical conditions and Associate behaviors and provide recommendations to reduce injuries, illnesses and related costs; submit evaluations to senior management for use in performance appraisals.
• Ensure company developed loss reduction strategies, policies and procedures are implemented in the facilities and make recommendations for better adherence to those policies and procedures.
• Complete timely and robust injury reporting procedures and follow up with TJX Workers Compensation team, General Liability team and Insurance carriers.
• Monitor execution of all injury and illness reviews with senior and facility level leadership and lead correction of non‑compliance.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety & Health, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, EHS or relevant study, preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant EHS experience, preferably for retail and distribution/supply chain environments.

Qualifications

• Principles and techniques of modern EHS management.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations, and compliance.
• Experience managing Workers’ Compensation claims or risk insurance company standards and requirements.
• General knowledge of safety/facility engineering and ergonomics.

Skills

• Demonstrates attention to detail, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrates effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to present data in a logical, concise manner.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to partner strategically with all levels of leadership and influence outcomes.
• Deeply curious, with a consultative approach, and strong listening and diagnostic skills.
• High professional standards for customer service, confidentiality, and quality of work.
• Ability to travel 50% or more.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• 401(k) match
• Medical/dental/vision
• HSA
• Health care FSA
• Life insurance
• Short/long‑term disability
• Paid holidays/vacation/sick/bereavement/parental leave
• EAP
• Incentive programs for management
• Auto/home insurance discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Adoption/surrogacy assistance
• Smoking cessation
• Child care/cell phone discounts
• Pet/legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses

Pay

Starting salary range: USD $95,800.00 to $122,100.00 per year. Eligible for annual incentive and long‑term incentives.