Safety Director

JOB SUMMARY

This Operating Company (OpCo) based position will lead the implementation of prevention-focused health, safety and environmental (HSE) and security programs. The position will establish, execute, and deliver a corporate-driven program and OpCo (operating company) 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 health, safety and environmental (HSE)and Security strategic goals.

• Develop effective health, safety and environmental (HSE) plans designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, accidents, and incidents.

• Effectively communicate health, safety and environmental (HSE) strategy and objectives with Senior Leadership.

• Support site management in the implementation of health, safety, and environmental (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 health, safety and environmental (HSE) knowledge and core competencies to management and associates.

• Develop and implement audits to track and identify gaps in the local compliance with Sysco’s health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.

• Support creation of health, safety and environmental (HSE) goals for the site management and appropriate activity-based goals for the leadership team, functional managers, and front-line supervisors to drive HSE culture, compliance, and results.

• Lead 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 all required programs

• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators).

• Facilitate the completion of company-wide annual health, safety, and environmental (HSE)training plan.

• Develop effective interdepartmental relationships.

• Assist facilities management team in ensuring required regulatory permits are acquired, required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies and any site permit conditions (e.g. recordkeeping, PSM, stormwater, special waste, etc.) are met.

• 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 health, safety, and environmental (HSE) teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and annual objectives.

• Drive and promote zero incident/SyscoSafe health, safety and environmental (HSE) culture throughout the company.

• Support execution of Sysco’s emergency preparedness plan procedures and policies.

• Monitor, interpret and communicate regulatory changes to OpCo (operating company) management.

• Assist with the development and presentation of corporate and site-specific training programs as needed.

• Support leadership/associates in transitional work programs.

• Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.

• Interprets trains and consistently enforces company policies and procedures.

• Maintains associate relations through regular department meetings; maintains 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 or certifications with equivalent experience

Experience

• 5-7 years of hands-on environmental and safety program management experience in a warehousing/distribution, manufacturing, or transportation operation

• Considerable experience with occupational safety, transportation safety, and environmental compliance is preferred

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations

• Has attained or is working toward certification in safety (ASP-CSP)

• Other pertinent safety certifications or designations are desirable as well

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards.

Professional Skills

• Strong background in safety with a proven record of results

• The ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in transportation safety

• Excellent 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

• Demonstrated 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 all 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.

• The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

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

Work Environment

• 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.