Sr. Manager EHS

PURPOSE:

The Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) - Area supports the UNFI 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 developing a high performing team of EHS leaders to ensure the execution of the company’s EHS strategy and goals.

The role will specifically lead site EHS Managers and Leaders from multiple distribution centers (DCs) in a specific geographic area. The Sr. Manager, EHS - Area will serve as a key advisor on EHS matters to area DC stakeholders including but not limited to operations, human resources, claims and security/loss prevention leaders. This role will provide coaching and guidance to direct reports as well as assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of the EHS management system.

Provide leadership, direction and oversight of the strategic vision and initiatives to achieve UNFI’s EHS strategy.

Design and ensure execution of an EHS management system including annual plans, standardized national programs/policies/procedures, external and internal auditing, and management reports showing leading and lagging metrics.

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.

Design standardized safety systems, policies, training, safety campaigns and programs to reduce risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Partner and collaborate with all functional leaders to influence and manage EHS resources, projects, and business decisions.

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.

Design and execute injury prevention programs/initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world class safety culture and minimize injury risk.

Implement standardized and actionable EHS metrics and communication protocols to leadership teams to drive continuous EHS improvement.

Analyze and identify trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media.

Collaborate with federal, state, and local regulatory officials to resolve compliance or practice violations.

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.

Build a high performing area team of EHS Managers and Leaders to ensure the execution of UNFI’s EHS vision and strategy at the regional level. Assist with hiring of area EHS professionals. Participate in annual talent calibrations.

Support environmental compliance and claims programs

Analyze, develop and communicate annual safety targets. Coordinate with analytics team to ensure monthly EHS metrics are accurate.

Perform other job duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree with major course work in EHS, risk management or a closely related field is required.

ASP (Associate Safety Professional) certification is required.

CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification is highly valued.

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other professionally recognized certification in EHS (ISO 14001/ISO 45001) are highly desirable

Experience:

7+ years of progressive EHS program management experience with large national company with…