Director of EHS

U.n.f.i • Harrisburg, PA

290d • Remote

About The Position

The most important value at UNFI is 'We Do the Right Thing'. This role is part of the Risk & Safety leadership team and provides subject matter expertise to the South Region distribution center safety and leadership teams. The role is also a cultural expert on safety and is responsible for driving projects from concept to execution to self-sustaining processes of the company. While initiatives will differ over time, as assigned and/or self-created, focus areas will include audits, continuous improvement, safety culture improvement and sustainability, safety training technology, early interventional techniques to lessen injuries, and other projects and innovations related to food safety, occupational safety, environmental compliance, OSHA and DOT compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in environmental health and safety, risk management, environmental/industrial engineering or other closely related field is required.
• Master's degree with major course work in environmental health and safety, risk management, environmental/industrial engineering or other closely related field is preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is required.
• Certified industrial hygiene (CIH) certification is highly desirable.
• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 certifications are highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive environmental, health and safety experience.
• 5+ years of experience in safety leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge and technical expertise of OSHA, DOT, EPA, DHS, FDA/USDA and HACCP and SQF Policies and Procedure.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications: Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Direct and implement programs to aid in the prevention, detection and resolution of losses, food safety issues, safety issues, both internally and externally.
• Provide leadership to the organization, both field and corporate office, in addressing and coordinating safety management systems, safety culture change and sustainability, safety program audits, onsite early intervention, safety training technology, asset protection, loss control, regulatory compliance and safety initiatives.
• Ensure standardization and consistency in philosophy and operation of Risk and Safety functions through the development of policies and best practices.
• Manage process to create centralized repository, tracking and management of continuous improvement of safety at Distribution Center sites ensuring that Operations are conducting and tracking focused audits.
• Manage the process to ensure external-style audits are conducted and appropriate follow up actions are taken.
• Prepare and deliver succinct updates on initiatives including key ROIs and metric performance to ensure that programs are performing as expected.
• Partner with finance to ensure collaboration as to any expected financial ROIs of program and process improvements.
• Build a high performing team to ensure the safety strategy is executed, including hiring talent, onboarding, coaching, and participating in annual talent calibrations.
• Collaborate and partner with all departments to influence and manage safety resources, projects and business decisions.
• Perform other relevant job duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree