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Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors\n JOB SUMMARY\nThis 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.\n RESPONSIBILITIES\nIn cooperation with Operational management, develop health, safety and environmental (HSE) strategy in support of Corporate HSE and Security strategic goals.\nDevelop effective HSE plans designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, accidents, and incidents.\nEffectively communicate HSE strategy and objectives with Senior Leadership.\nSupport site management in the implementation of HSE plans.\nDesign and implement effective metrics to track progress, proactively identify areas of concern and drive accountability.\nDevelop and implement training programs to transfer HSE knowledge and core competencies to management and associates.\nEstablish and achieve audits to track and identify gaps in the local compliance with Sysco's (HSE) policies and procedures.\nSupport 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.\nHead a company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards (risks), and implement effective controls (corrective solutions).\nLead incident investigation process, including cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.\nProvide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.\nInterface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators).\nFacilitate the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.\nDevelop effective interdepartmental relationships.\nAssist 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.\nAchieve annual targets for incident frequency, severity and cost reductions.\nDisplay strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.\nDemonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change leader.\nCreate and facilitate health, safety, and environmental (HSE) engagement through HSE teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and annual objectives.\nDrive and promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.\nSupport execution of Sysco's Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.\nMonitor, interpret and communicate regulatory changes to Operating Company (OpCo) management.\nAssist with the development and presentation of Corporate and site-specific training programs as needed.\nImplement early return to work programs.\nPerforms management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.\nInterprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.\nMaintains associate relations through regular department meetings.\nMaintains on-going interaction and open communication with associates, monitors associate morale, and responds to and implements ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEducation\nBachelor's degree or certifications with equivalent experience.\nExperience\n5-7 years of hands-on environmental and safety experience in a warehousing/distribution, manufacturing, or transportation operation.\nConsiderable experience with occupational safety, transportation safety, and environmental compliance preferred.\nCertificates, Licenses, and Registrations\nHas attained or is working toward certification in safety (CSP) or equivalent.\nOther pertinent safety certifications or designations are desirable as well.\nMust possess a valid Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting company standards.\nProfessional Skills\nStrong background in safety with a proven record of results.\nAbility to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in transportation safety.\nExcellent analytical skills.\nSolid employee relations and interpersonal communication skills.\nInteract effectively with all levels of management, supervision, and employees.\nDemonstrate excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills.\nLeadership and team-building skills, and able to influence decision-makers.\nDemonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.\nEffectively using time and resources to accomplish overall initiatives and program goals.\nAble to analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations and problems.\nSuccessfully demonstrate all Leadership Framework competencies.\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nRegularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.\nFrequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.\nMust occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.\nWorking Conditions\nTo 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.\nThis position will be performed at the assigned operating company facilities.\nMust be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies.\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\nThe 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.\nNOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.\nThis job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes according to business necessity.\nBENEFITS INFORMATION:\nFor information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.comOVERVIEW:\nSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.\nWe offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. 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