EHS Leader

The EHS Leader will provide intermediate-level site EHS expertise to assigned business units, support the field safety team, and partner with EHS function to implement the global EHS management system.

• Supporting sites in executing on various EHS processes, including EHS-related training, environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, workers' compensation, transportation safety, contractor management, and business continuity.
• Identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards.
• Escalating resistance/challenges to leadership and direct line manager to facilitate problem solving.
• Executing injury prevention programs/initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world-class safety culture and minimize injury risk.
• Managing, delivering, and tracking compliance training programs as required by both regulatory agencies and Sysco policy.
• Supporting the workers' compensation claims process by completing OSHA determinations, identifying gaps in claims management, and promoting safe and early return to work.
• Partnering and collaborating with all functional leaders to influence and help manage EHS resources, projects, and business decisions.
• Providing input on the design of standardized safety systems, policies, training, campaigns, and programs to reduce corporate and human capital risk and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Supporting environmental compliance and claims programs (workers' compensation, general liability, motor vehicle, property damage).

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in EHS, risk management, safety/industrial/quality/environmental engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of EHS program management experience with large national or multi-national companies with multiple sites.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation or ability to acquire designation within 1 year.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or other professionally recognized certifications in EHS (ISO 14001/ISO are highly desirable).

• Master's degree with major coursework in EHS, risk management, safety/industrial/quality/environmental engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3-6 years of progressive EHS program management experience with large national or multi-national companies with multiple sites.

English required; bilingual in Spanish highly valued.

Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.

Must be able to work in various indoor, outdoor, freezer, and cooler climates and driving conditions for a 24-hour, 7-day operation.

Occasional work from home.