Safety Director

Sysco • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Safety Director at Sysco Nashville, LLC is responsible for leading the implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs within the organization. This role focuses on developing and executing strategies that align with Sysco's overall HSE objectives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a zero-incident safety culture across the company. The Safety Director will work closely with operational management to create effective HSE plans, conduct training, and drive accountability for safety performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or certifications with equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of hands-on environmental and safety experience in a warehousing/distribution, manufacturing, or transportation operation.
• Considerable experience with occupational safety, transportation safety, and environmental compliance preferred.
• Has attained or is working toward certification in safety (CSP).
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting company standards.
• Strong background in safety with a proven record of results.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Solid employee relations and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software.

Nice To Haves

• Other pertinent safety certifications or designations are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop health, safety and environmental (HSE) strategy in support of Corporate HSE and Security strategic goals.
• Develop effective HSE plans designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, accidents, and incidents.
• Effectively communicate HSE strategy and objectives with Senior Leadership.
• Support site management in the implementation of HSE plans.
• Design and implement effective metrics to track progress, proactively identify areas of concern and drive accountability.
• Develop and implement training programs to transfer HSE knowledge and core competencies to management and associates.
• Establish and achieve audits to track and identify gaps in local compliance with Sysco's HSE policies and procedures.
• Support creation of HSE goals for site management and appropriate activity-based goals for the leadership team.
• Head a company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards and implement effective controls.
• Lead incident investigation process, including cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.
• Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators).
• Facilitate the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
• Develop effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Assist facilities management team in ensuring required regulatory permits are acquired and reports are submitted to regulatory agencies.
• Achieve annual targets for incident frequency, severity and cost reductions.
• Create and facilitate HSE engagement through HSE teams and committees.
• Drive and promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
• Support execution of Sysco's Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.
• Monitor, interpret and communicate regulatory changes to OpCo management.
• Assist with the development and presentation of Corporate and site-specific training programs as needed.
• Implement early return to work programs.
• Perform management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.

What This Job Offers

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