Director, EHS Compliance

Job Summary

Under the umbrella of the newly created Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance team, this role will support Sysco companies. The role exists to provide EHS expertise to the business, support the field safety team and be the liaison between the global EHS team and the specialty sites.

The Role Aims To Accomplish The Following

• Building a compelling case for change while maintaining excellent relationships with various stakeholders at all levels of management to support EHS objectives and a shift in culture.
• Developing a high performing team to ensure the execution of the global EHS strategy and goals.
• Executing on our various EHS processes including: environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, transportation safety, contractor management, and business continuity.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design standardized safety systems, policies, training, campaigns and programs to reduce corporate and human capital risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Build a high performing team to ensure the execution of Sysco’s EHS vision and strategy. Assist with hiring of site safety professionals. Additionally, participate in annual talent calibrations, onboarding, professional development, coaching and ensure alignment with direct management of field safety team.
• Provide leadership, direction and oversight of the strategic vision and initiatives to achieve Sysco’s EHS strategy.
• Partner and collaborate with all functional leaders to influence and manage EHS resources, projects, and business decisions.
• Create a network of internal (human resources, supply chain, finance, legal, corporate claims and analytics) and external alliances (industry partners, State safety groups) to develop and implement EHS policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes
• Design and execute injury prevention programs/initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world class safety culture and minimize injury risk.
• Analyze and identify trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media.
• Support environmental compliance and claims programs (workers compensation, general liability, motor vehicle, property damage).
  
  

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in EHS, risk management safety/industrial/quality/ environmental engineering or a closely related field OR 10 years relevant Sysco experience as determined by EHS leadership (in lieu of degree).
  
  

Education Preferred

• Master’s Degree with major course work in EHS, risk management safety/industrial/quality/ environmental engineering or a closely related field is preferred.
  
  

Experience Required

• 10 years of progressive EHS program management experience with large national or multi-national companies with multiple sites or experience deemed equivalent.
  
  

Experience Preferred

• Strong background in and knowledge of USA federal, state and local EHS requirements and industry standards/best practices (i.e. acts, regulations, codes, standards and case law).
  
  

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is required (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire).
  
  

Licenses/Certifications Preferred

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other professionally recognized certifications in EHS (ISO 14001/ISO 45001) are highly desirable.
  
  

Technical Skills And Abilities

• Excellent ability to develop and present business plans and strategies to influence company decision makers.
• Experience leading and motivating cross-functional and diverse teams in both matrix and non-matrix organization.
• Ability to coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions in a way that is mutually beneficial and drives continuous improvement.
• Ability to drive a strong EHS philosophy and implement programs designed to effectively change behavior and prevent injury using data- and research-driven methods.
• Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making.
• Excellent analytical skills and interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of senior management, supervision and employees.
• Actively drives performance and vehemently strives to strategically solve problems and follow projects through to completion.
• Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making.
• Significant project management skills required to ensure annual EHS plans are executed at all levels.
• Adapts well to and initiates change in the organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, employees, and customers and experience collaborating with unions
  
  

Language Requirements

• English Required; Bilingual in Spanish highly valued.
  
  

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The ability to sit, stand, drive, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel to Sysco facilities in the US up to 50% of the time.
  
  

Work Environment

• Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to work in various indoor, outdoor, freezer and cooler climates and driving conditions for a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation