EHS Country Manager

US EHS Country Manager

Primark USA is growing: A decade after it opened its first store, the international retailer now has 34 stores in 13 states and 17 further leases already signed. To provide EHS leadership, management and development of Primark's environmental health and safety requirements across the US region.

• Provide leadership and governance of our EHS requirements across the US.
• Implement and sustain a robust compliance management programme that effectively oversees and manages EHS issues affecting the company in order to meet and exceed our responsibilities and commitments.
• Provide comprehensive advice to management and business units on EHS matters as the need may arise and to participate in regular meetings with the Leadership team, regional managers, area managers and heads of department as required.
• Assist in the development of the appropriate EHS support structures within the US and to ensure the operational management of health and safety compliance within the region.
• Contribute to the on‑going development and roll out of corporate EHS objectives, policies and systems organisation wide.
• Establish effective relationships and work closely and co‑operatively with directors, executives and senior managers – within the retail team, the group EHS team and other stakeholders such as construction, facilities management, human resources and legal services etc.
• Make authoritative recommendations where required to senior management in regard to programmes, systems and resources required; identifying and monitoring regional EHS KPI's as dictated by the Group retail objectives and targets.
• Respond to critical and high‑level environmental, health and safety issues in a timely manner to protect our employees, customers, stakeholders and reduce business exposure and risk.
• Be a leader and role model for the EHS Team in the US and actively develop the EHS team’s skills and competencies and provide input into performance reviews as required.
• Develop and maintain constructive key relationships with lead figures in the relevant enforcement authorities.
• Encourage, support and advise on consultative arrangements in the region ensuring the retail and human resources team are aware of these obligations and support this function within our stores.
• Liaise with other EHS Country Managers in other jurisdictions to ensure common standards of best practice are achieved throughout Primark's operating regions.
• Drive a culture of behavioural safety across the region and to lead by example to ensure that safety becomes an integral part of everyday business.
• Develop and implement workplace risk assessments and reviews in accordance with legislation and as required, determining appropriate action and priorities.
• To undertake investigations into specific incidents and/or accidents ensuring appropriate records are maintained and ensure appropriate recommendations are made and actions closed to reduce likelihood of reoccurrence.
• Carry out EHS inspections as required by legislation, Primark company policy and legislation requirements. Identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate remedial action where required.
• Formulate, provide and advise on training needs for the business in line with regulatory requirements, business demands, or poor performance taking into account performance improvement and return on investment.
• Ensure delivery risk assessments are carried out in stores and provide feedback to store and Transport/Supply Chain.
• Analyse the results of the internal and external EHS audits and make regular reports to the retail teams on their performance and actively assist each manager to improve risk management in their area of responsibility.
• Ensure adequate emergency procedures are in place and support the region with development and roll out of crisis management procedures and training to ensure business continuity.
• Drive and implement environmental requirements in the region and ensure compliance with local legislation.
• Assist central functions with the role out of environmental objectives and requirements in areas such as waste and energy and be aware of EPR & environmental compliance requirements and…