What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager - Ridgefield, WA position at UNFI?
PURPOSE:
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager supports the UNFI retail teams to deliver on a critical UNFI value: “Do the Right Thing – Put Safety and Integrity at the Forefront of Everything We Do.” This role is responsible for ensuring the execution of the company’s EHS strategy and goals in a fast paced and complex environment. This role will serve as a key advisor on EHS matters for our retail stores (Cub and Shoppers)). This role will collaborate with stakeholders including but not limited to operations, human resources, claims, and security/loss prevention leaders.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensure execution of an EHS management system including annual plans, standardized programs/policies/procedures, external and internal auditing, and management reports showing leading and lagging metrics.
2. Monitor, interpret, and assess existing or emerging EHS laws, regulations, regulatory policies, and industry practices; determine operational and business impacts, and develop, integrate, communicate, and execute strategies to effectively manage EHS outcomes.
3. Execute standardized EHS systems, policies, training, safety campaigns and programs to reduce risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
4. Partner and collaborate with all functional leaders to influence and manage EHS resources, projects, and business decisions.
5. Create a network of internal (operations, human resources, finance, claims, and security/loss prevention) and external alliances (industry partners, safety groups) to develop and implement EHS policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes.
6. Design and execute injury prevention programs/initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world class safety culture and minimize injury risk.
7. Implement standardized and actionable EHS metrics and communication protocols to leadership teams to drive continuous EHS improvement.
8. Analyze and identify trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media.
9. Collaborate with federal, state, and local regulatory officials to resolve compliance or practice violations.
10. Drive the continued development of a world class safety culture by assessing, monitoring, and developing culture- specific initiatives and engaging stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
11. Support environmental compliance and claims programs
12. Analyze and communicate annual EHS targets. Coordinate with analytics team to ensure monthly EHS metrics are accurate.
13. Perform other job duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree with major course work in EHS, risk management or a closely related field is required.
- ASP (Associate Safety Professional) certification is preferred.
- CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification is highly valued.
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other professionally recognized certifications in EHS (ISO 14001/ISO 45001)
are highly desirable.
Experience:
- 5 years of progressive EHS program management experience with a large retail organization.
- 2 years of prior experience leading/coaching safety professionals
- Experience actively working with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to strategically solve problems, manage projects, drive performance while maintaining long-term strategies.
- Excellent ability to develop and present business plans and strategies to influence company decision makers.
- 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 safety 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.
Knowledge:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, employees, and customers and experience collaborating with unions
- Strong background in retail safety
- Knowledge of applicable OSHA, Root Cause Investigation, Incident Investigation procedures, Hazard Assessment, Job Safety Assessment, & EPA rules and regulations
- Broad working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS laws and regulations
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong training and coaching skills
- Ability to work flexible hours (including regular observations and interaction with 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts)
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of associates from front-line colleagues to the General
Manager
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:
- Travel to retail stores will be required
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment or a retail environment, including cooler/freezer for short periods of time
- Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
