Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager (EHS)

Associated Wholesale Grocers•Kansas City, KS

86d

About The Position

This position will work as a developing EHS leader, partnering with the Senior EHS Manager to establish and implement prevention-focused environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across the organization. In collaboration with the Food Safety department, this individual will support food safety processes, audits, corrective actions, and training programs. The role will split time between supporting the corporate Support Center with safety and compliance and routinely traveling to company locations to gain critical operational experience. This individual will aid sites in driving EHS and food safety initiatives, conduct audits, and execute training programs, ensuring preparedness and adherence to AWG’s overall EHS objectives. This role is a direct path to an EHS Manager position in the field.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
Applicant must complete:
SEAFOOD HACCP Certification within 6 months of hire
OSHA 30 within 6 months of hire
PSM course within 6 months of hire
Incident Commander training within 6 months of hire
HAZWOPER training within 6 months of hire
Strong background in safety with a proven record of results
The ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in safety
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent employee relations and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, supervision and employees
Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills
Leadership and team building skills, able to influence decision makers
Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and the ability to learn LMS/WMS software and programs
Effectively using time and resources to accomplish overall initiatives and program goals
The ability to analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations and problems
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on environmental and safety experience in a warehousing, manufacturing or transportation environment
Hands-on food safety experience in a food warehouse, manufacturing or processing environment
Experience with occupational safety, transportation safety, food safety and environmental compliance is preferred
Knowledge in HACCP and GMPs
Other pertinent safety certification or designations are desirable as well

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Manager EHS in implementing EHS strategy in support of Corporate EHS strategic goals.
Support the Corporate Office as acting as the site Safety Manager for the support center
Support site management in the implementation of EHS plans
Assist in developing and implementing training programs to promote a positive safety culture and to adhere to compliance goals
Conduct routine audits to track and identify gaps in compliance policies and procedures
Participate in a system to identify and evaluate hazards (risks), and implement effective controls (corrective solutions)
Participate in incident investigation process, including cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans
Interface with regulatory bodies as needed (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators)
Review and assist with the completion of a company-wide annual EHS training plan
Conduct routine compliance audits and aid in the development of corrective actions
Develop effective interdepartmental relationships
Assist facilities management team in ensuring required regulatory permits are acquired, required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies and any site permit conditions (e.g. recordkeeping, PSM, storm water, special waste, etc.) are met
Display strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills
Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change leader
Create and facilitate EHS engagement through safety committees needed to accomplish the established targets and annual objectives
Drive and promote zero incident EHS culture throughout the company
Support execution of AWG’s Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies
Monitor, interpret and communicate regulatory changes to management
Assist with the development and presentation of Corporate and site-specific training programs as needed
Interprets, trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures
Maintains associate relations through regular department meetings, maintains on-going interaction and communication, monitors associate morale, and responds to and implements ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement
Partner with the support center food safety team to periodically review all food safety procedures and instructions, to ensure they remain current and that the organization remains in compliance with government agencies
Ensure the promotion of awareness pertaining to food safety throughout the organization
Partner with the support center food safety team to assist in performing and tracking the internal food safety audit program – select internal audit personnel, conduct internal audits, review results of food safety audits, ensure that corrective actions are understood, and ensure corrective actions take place
Support division sanitation programs by understanding and holding sites accountable for compliance when at distribution centers
Conduct and supervise hazard analysis, report results of analyses to top management, and periodically review food safety-related processes to ensure hazards are accounted for and controlled
Compile reports regarding inspections, sanitation violations, and steps taken to resolve deficiencies
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with company procedures and policies