Safety Director - USBL - US
Company: Sysco
Location: Concord
Posted on: May 6, 2025
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThis Operating Company (OpCo) based position will
lead the implementation of prevention-focused health, safety and
environmental (HSE) and security program. The position will
establish, execute and deliver OpCo-specific strategy that supports
Sysco's overall HSE objectives, including security and crisis
preparedness objectives.RESPONSIBILITIES
- In cooperation with Operational management, 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 the
local compliance with Sysco's (HSE) policies and procedures.
- Support creation of health, safety and environmental (HSE)
goals for the site management and appropriate activity-based goals
for the leadership team, functional managers, and front-line
supervisors to drive HSE culture, compliance and results.
- Head a company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards
(risks), and implement effective controls (corrective
solutions).
- 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, required reports are submitted to
regulatory agencies and any site permit conditions (e.g.
recordkeeping, process safety management (PSM), stormwater, special
waste, etc.) are met.
- Achieve annual targets for incident frequency, severity and
cost reductions.
- Display strong problem solving, organizational and analytical
skills.
- Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a
change leader.
- Create and facilitate health, safety, and environmental (HSE)
engagement through HSE teams and committees needed to accomplish
the established targets and annual objectives.
- 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
Operating Company (OpCo) management.
- Assist with the development and presentation of Corporate and
site-specific training programs as needed.
- Implement early return to work programs.
- Performs management functions of staff selection, development,
discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
- Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies
and procedures.
- Maintains associate relations through regular department
meetings.
- Maintains on-going interaction and open communication with
associates, monitors associate morale, and responds to and
implements ideas to improve associate engagement and
enablement.QUALIFICATIONSEducation
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.Experience:
- 5+ years hands-on environmental and safety experience in a
warehousing, manufacturing or transportation operation.
- Considerable experience with occupational safety,
transportation safety, and environmental compliance
preferred.Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Has attained or is working toward certification in safety
(CSP).
- Other pertinent safety certifications or designations are
desirable as well.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License and provide proof of
liability coverage meeting company standards.Professional Skills
- Strong background in safety with a proven record of
results.
- Ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement
constructive behavior changes in transportation safety.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Solid employee relations and interpersonal communication
skills.
- Interact effectively with all levels of management,
supervision, and employees.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, written
communication, and presentation skills.
- Leadership and team-building skills, and able to influence
decision-makers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing
software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and
programs.
- Effectively using time and resources to accomplish overall
initiatives and program goals.
- Able to analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult
situations and problems.
- Successfully demonstrate all Leadership Framework
competencies.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and
fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to
talk and hear.
- Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Working
ConditionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- This position will be performed at the assigned operating
company facilities.
- Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or
operating companies.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The
above information on this description has been designed to indicate
the general nature and level of work performed by associates within
this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates
assigned to this job.
Keywords: Sysco, Kannapolis , Safety Director - USBL - US, Executive , Concord, North Carolina
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