Health Safety Environment Manager - West

Health Safety Environment Manager - West US Foods, Inc. - 3.2 La Mirada, CA Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer literacy Negotiation Full Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Builds alignment among assigned locations to consistently implement center-developed EHS initiatives against established timelines. Explains intent and desired outcomes of EHS initiatives to site stakeholders to improve understanding, gain acceptance, and build momentum. Provides ready, high quality, and proactive EHS support to assigned Markets and Specialties locations. Regularly follows up with and coaches sites to ensure necessary follow-through. Assists sites with EHS troubleshooting, clarifies EHS regulatory requirements, and answers technical EHS questions to minimize EHS exposures. Drives local level EHS execution to reduce EHS risk exposures, drive EHS cultural engagement, and achieve regulatory compliance. Regularly monitors and reports annual EHS plan execution for assigned sites. Consults with site leaders on plan execution improvement opportunities. Builds local EHS capability building so that sites can assess and control EHS risks in line with center-developed tools and methodologies. Coaches and educates resources in classroom and "on the floor" settings to ensure high quality risk management and EHS routines. Audits / facilitates EHS self-assessments per center guidance. Delivers timely onboarding of new leaders (e.g., Supervisors, Managers, Directors, VPOs) so that they understand their role in EHS and how and when to use various EHS-related systems (CHEFs, First Advantage, DriveCam, APSM, etc.). Tracks and supports site level EHS actions (e.g., DQ status, incident management, DriveCam events, Safety Performance Teams, EHS training, etc.) to ensure ongoing compliance and appropriate follow-up. Leads assigned EHS incident investigations as directed by Region and / or Corporate leadership and internal counsel. Investigates Ethics Line concerns as requested. Supports local regulatory interactions (OSHA and EPA inspections, OSHA complaints, DOT inquiries, etc.). Supports one or more company-wide EHS initiatives as assigned (may include EHS systems, special events, specific vendor relationships, etc.). Models high ethical standards and employee advocacy reinforcing the "We Care" mindset.

Education/Training:

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Science, EHS field. May consider demonstrated equivalent experience. Professional certification (CSP, CIH, PE) or ability to become certified a plus.

Related Experience/Requirements:

Minimum of five - seven (5-7) years of experience in the manufacturing, foodservice, and / or distribution industries, supporting Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Transportation Safety, and / or Environmental Management. Multi-site responsibility and experience with union environments desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Communicates passion and energy for EHSand the business. Is a change agent that can move the organization steadily toward EHS excellence. Has solid interpersonal skills, can influence key stakeholders and build coalitions. Develops collaborative relationships with various leaders. Has good written and oral communication skills with a strong ability to influence, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and facilitate among a diverse group of individuals. Possesses effective organizational, project management, and analytical skills and can facilitate sound decision-making. Ability to manage competing priorities and to work effectively under pressure when tight timelines and demanding customer expectations. Is highly adaptive and able to function well within a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of various EHS federal and state laws and regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA) and industry benchmarking metrics. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Ability to travel up to 75%. This role is also eligible for Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html. #LI-EC1