EHS Country Manager

Primark • Boston, MA

8h • $117,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Primark USA is growing and seeking an EHS Country Manager to provide EHS leadership, management, and development of Primark's environmental health and safety requirements across the US region. This role will implement and sustain a robust compliance management program, provide comprehensive advice on EHS matters, and contribute to the development and roll-out of corporate EHS objectives, policies, and systems organization-wide. The position requires establishing effective relationships with various stakeholders, making authoritative recommendations to senior management, and responding to critical EHS issues in a timely manner. The EHS Country Manager will also lead and develop the EHS team in the US, foster relationships with enforcement authorities, and drive a culture of behavioral safety.

Requirements

• Recognized professional qualification in environmental health and safety.
• A minimum of 5 years management experience in environmental health and safety.
• Thorough knowledge of, and ability to advise upon, environmental, health & safety matters, risk management and legislation, with substantial demonstrable experience of personal involvement in the management of safety within a diverse fast paced work environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, codes of practice, guidance and operating procedures.
• Ability to keep abreast of trends and related best practice.
• Ability to manage, motivate and develop colleagues, together with excellent team building skills.
• An effective communicator with the ability to deliver complex messages in a clear and appropriate manner.
• Results orientated with a strong focus on the delivery of objectives, including an ability to provide creative and innovative solutions based on a sound understanding of business requirements.
• Be persuasive, enthusiastic and passionate about the people, commercial and environmental aspects of EHS and be able to drive change in the region.
• Have a track record of successful delivery of EHS processes, policies and initiatives resulting in improved standards and behavioural change, with the ability to adopt a measured approach with good analytical and tactical skills.
• Be willing to travel throughout the US as required.

Nice To Haves

• Primary degree preferably in engineering or science is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Retail or FMCG's experience an advantage.
• A background in managing multiple sites would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and governance of EHS requirements across the US.
• Implement and sustain a robust compliance management program to oversee and manage EHS issues.
• Provide comprehensive advice to management and business units on EHS matters.
• Assist in the development of appropriate EHS support structures within the US.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and roll-out of corporate EHS objectives, policies, and systems.
• Establish effective relationships with directors, executives, and senior managers.
• Make authoritative recommendations to senior management regarding programs, systems, and resources.
• Monitor regional EHS KPIs as dictated by Group retail objectives and targets.
• Respond to critical and high-level environmental, health, and safety issues.
• Be a leader and role model for the EHS Team in the US and develop their skills and competencies.
• Develop and maintain constructive key relationships with lead figures in relevant enforcement authorities.
• Encourage, support, and advise on consultative arrangements in the region.
• Liaise with other EHS Country Managers in other jurisdictions to ensure common standards of best practice.
• Drive a culture of behavioral safety across the region and lead by example.
• Develop and implement workplace risk assessments and reviews.
• Undertake investigations into specific incidents and/or accidents.
• Carry out EHS inspections as required by legislation, company policy, and legislation requirements.
• Formulate, provide, and advise on training needs for the business.
• Ensure delivery risk assessments are carried out in stores and provide feedback.
• Analyze the results of internal and external EHS audits and report to retail teams.
• Ensure adequate emergency procedures are in place and support crisis management procedures and training.
• Drive and implement environmental requirements in the region and ensure compliance with local legislation.
• Assist central functions with the roll-out of environmental objectives and requirements.
• Be a leader and promoter of Primark Cares and environmental initiatives in the US.

Benefits

• The pay range for this role is: $117,000 - $150,000
• Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
• There’s real accountability and ownership here as you shape your store, team’s futures, and steer sales.
• It’s energizing to put your skills to work, in a growing local and global business committed to helping people express themselves- and feel a sense of belonging.
• Because you thrive outside your comfort zone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed