Safety Manager

Job Summary

This Operating Company (OpCo) based position will lead the implementation of prevention-focused health, safety and environmental (HSE) and security program. The position will establish, execute and deliver OpCo-specific strategy that supports Sysco's overall HSE objectives, including security and crisis preparedness objectives.

Responsibilities

• In cooperation with Operational management, develop health, safety and environmental (HSE) strategy in support of Corporate HSE and Security strategic goals.
• Develop effective HSE plans designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, accidents, and incidents.
• Effectively communicate HSE strategy and objectives with Senior Leadership.
• Support site management in the implementation of HSE plans.
• Design and implement effective metrics to track progress, proactively identify areas of concern and drive accountability.
• Develop and implement training programs to transfer HSE knowledge and core competencies to management and associates.
• Establish and achieve audits to track and identify gaps in the local compliance with Sysco's (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Create and implement a company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards (risks), and implement effective controls (corrective solutions).
• Lead incident investigation process, including cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.
• Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators).
• Facilitate the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
• Develop effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Achieve annual targets for incident frequency, severity and cost reductions.
• Display strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change leader.
• Create and facilitate health, safety, and environmental (HSE) engagement through HSE teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and annual objectives.
• Drive and promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
• Support execution of Sysco's Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.
• Monitor, interpret and communicate regulatory changes to Operating Company (OpCo) management.
• Assist with the development and presentation of Corporate and site-specific training programs as needed.
• Implement early return to work programs.
• Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain associate relations through regular department meetings.
• Maintain on-going interaction and open communication with associates, monitors associate morale, and responds to and implements ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years hands-on environmental and safety experience in a warehousing, manufacturing or transportation operation. Considerable experience with occupational safety, transportation safety, and environmental compliance preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations: Has attained or is working toward certification in safety (CSP). Other pertinent safety certifications or designations are desirable as well.
• Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Working Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies.