Safety Specialist

About the role

This Operating Company (OpCo) based position will assist with the implementation of prevention-focused health, safety and environmental (HSE) and security program. The position will assist and promote OpCo- specific project implementation and training to support Sysco's overall HSE objectives, including security and crisis preparedness objectives. This opportunity is in support of the Night Shift (Normal operation is Sun-Thurs with flexibility).

Responsibilities

• Complete new hire orientation training programs as assigned by the Safety Director.
• Maintain records for safety programs (ie training logs, reports, inspections).
• Implement and train new or existing training programs, provided by Safety Director, to employees and supervision as needed.
• Inspect facilities to detect existing or potentially unsafe conditions.
• Participates in investigations, when needed, on vehicle accidents and injuries.
• Assist with the identification of root causes and helps supervision develop corrective actions when needed.
• Engages associates to properly follow work methods in their daily job functions.
• Completes observations and coaching of high-risk associates as needed.
• Monitors inspection of equipment to detect existing or potential failures and recommends corrective/preventative measures where indicated.
• Support site management in the implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) plans.
• Promotes a workplace that is a proactive safety culture.
• Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators) in the Safety Directors absence.
• Aids with the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
• Develop effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Display strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change member.
• Promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
• Support execution of Sysco's Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Maintains associate relations through regular interactions and communication, monitors associate morale and provides feedback to leadership when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of safety experience with OSHA certifications.

Experience

• 2+ years with direct hands-on safety experience in a warehousing, manufacturing or transportation operation.
• 2+ years of experience with Occupational Safety preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Has attained or is working toward certification in safety as a recognized safety professional.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Skills

• Strong interest in safety with a proven record of results.
• The ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in Operations safety.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Excellent employee relations and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, supervision, and employees.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Leadership and team-building skills, able to influence decision-makers.
• Proven knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and the ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
• Effectively using time and resources to accomplish overall initiatives and program goals.
• The ability to analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations and problems.
• Successfully demonstrate Leadership Framework competencies.

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.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

• This position will be performed at the assigned operating company facilities.
• Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.