Safety Manager

Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager

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 include:

• Developing health, safety and environmental (HSE) strategy in support of Corporate HSE and Security strategic goals.
• Designing and implementing effective metrics to track progress, proactively identify areas of concern and drive accountability.
• Developing and implementing training programs to transfer HSE knowledge and core competencies to management and associates.
• Leading incident investigation process, including cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.
• Facilitating the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
• Creating and facilitating health, safety, and environmental (HSE) engagement through HSE teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and annual objectives.
• Supporting execution of Sysco's Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.
• Monitoring, interpreting and communicating regulatory changes to Operating Company (OpCo) management.
• Performing management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
• Interpreting, training and consistently enforcing Company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining on-going interaction and open communication with associates, monitoring associate morale, and responding to and implementing ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

Experience:

5+ years hands-on environmental and safety experience in a warehousing, manufacturing or transportation operation.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Has attained or is working toward certification in safety (CSP). Other pertinent safety certifications or designations are desirable as well. Must possess a valid Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting company standards.

Professional

Skills:

Strong background in safety with a proven record of results. Ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in transportation safety. Excellent analytical skills. Solid employee relations and interpersonal communication skills. Leadership and team-building skills, and able to influence decision-makers. Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.

Able to analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations and problems. Successfully demonstrate all Leadership Framework competencies.

Physical Demands:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions:

This position will be performed at the assigned operating company facilities. Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Affirmative Action Statement:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.