Safety Director - USBL - US

Operating Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Position

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.
• 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.
• Head 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.
• 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, process safety management (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 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.
• Maintains associate relations through regular department meetings.
• Maintains ongoing interaction and open communication with associates, monitors associate morale, and responds to and implements ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.

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