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Director, Safety and Health
US Foods Holding
Chicago, IL, United States
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Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leads the company’s employee Safety and Health strategy and ensures its alignment with overall US Foods SHE direction. Advises on adjustments to US Foods SHE strategy as needed.
• Gains alignment from senior leadership to pursue and support key employee Safety and Health initiatives that achieve US Foods long-term vision of SHE excellence.
• Designs and enables consistent implementation of employee Safety and Health practices and methods in conformance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. Seeks out and incorporates new initiatives to improve regulatory compliance over time. Stays abreast of new / amended regulations; adjusts Safety and Health practices and methods accordingly.
• Incorporates cultural attributes of leadership and employee ownership into employee Safety and Health initiatives to engrain such practices deep within the organization, with heightened focus on accountability, personal responsibility, and Safety Performance Teams.
• Leads and supports the development of practical risk-based programs that, when properly executed, help to ensure improved employee safety outcomes (such as Material Handling Equipment, Ergonomics, Walking / Working Surfaces, etc.). Incorporates sound risk assessment and control techniques, as well as regulatory compliance, into such programs.
• Identifies and leads value-add opportunities that go beyond regulatory compliance as appropriate. Partners with Facilities Management and Operations Excellence to integrate employee Safety and Health considerations into building and equipment design and productivity initiatives. Leverages technology support regulatory compliance and improve employee Safety and Health outcomes.
• Ensures the development and deployment of sound training content that complements risk-based programs and promotes employee Safety and Health methods and work practices. Serves as the SCLI safety instructor for Warehouse Managers.
• Identifies and supports accurate reporting of leading and lagging metrics that gauge current status, inform on long-term progress, and allow for industry comparisons.
• Consults with Risk Management employee workers’ comp claims as needed and Legal on OSHA regulatory interactions.
• Models high ethical standards and employee advocacy reinforcing the “We Care” mindset.
Qualifications
Education/Training:
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, SHE field; Master’s preferred.
• One or more professional SHE-related certifications (CSP, CIH, PE) or ability to become certified required.
Related Experience/Requirements:
• A minimum of 15 years of increasingly responsible SHE experience in the manufacturing, distribution and / or food service industries, with specific expertise in Safety and Industrial Hygiene. Multi-site responsibility required. Experience with union environments desirable.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Communicates passion and energy for SHE and the business. Ability to be a strong change agent to move the organization toward SHE excellence.
• Has strong interpersonal skills, builds coalitions with individuals at all levels, within and outside the organization. Develops collaborative relationships with functional leaders.
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong ability to influence, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and facilitate among a diverse group of individuals.
• Possesses effective organizational, project management, and analytical skills and can facilitate sound decision-making.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and to work effectively under pressure with tight timelines. Able to function well within a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker who understands the overlap between SHE sub-functions and how to synthesize into Transportation Safety methods and practices. Embraces emerging SHE technologies, and incorporates new SHE concepts and best practices where needed.
• Knowledge of various SHE federal and state laws and regulations (special focus on DOT) and industry benchmarking metrics.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to travel up to 30%.