EHS Partner - Sacremento, CA
Company: United Natural Foods, Inc.
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
PURPOSE: The Environmental Health & Safety Partner supports the
UNFI teams to deliver on a critical UNFI value: "Do the Right Thing
- Put Safety and Integrity at the Forefront of Everything We Do."
The EHS Partner at the site is responsible for ensuring the
execution of the company's EHS strategy and goals in a fast paced
and complex environment. This role will serve as a main advisor on
EHS matters for the Distribution Center's (DC) stakeholders
including but not limited to operations, human resources, claims
and security/loss prevention leaders. This role will assist with
the development, implementation and maintenance of the EHS
management system at the site. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: As a key
member of the site leadership team, you will: - Execute injury
prevention programs/initiatives to motivate and influence the
creation of a world class safety culture and minimize injury risk -
Identify, assess, and control site-level hazards, including
supporting Supervisors in completing detailed incident
investigations with root cause analyses - Analyze and identify
trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity;
develop and direct the implementation of training programs using
the appropriate media - Partner and collaborate with all functional
leaders to influence and help manage EHS resources, projects, and
business decisions - Provide input on the design of standardized
safety systems, policies, training, campaigns and programs to
reduce risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local
laws - Support environmental compliance and claims programs -
Create a network of internal (operations, human resources, finance,
legal, claims and security/loss prevention) and external alliances
(industry partners, safety groups) to develop and implement EHS
policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes
- Perform other job duties as required JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certification: - Associates degree with major course work
in EHS, risk management or a closely related field is required -
Bachelor's degree with major course work in EHS, risk management or
a closely related field is preferred - ASP (Associate Safety
Professional) certification is preferred - Certified Safety
Professional (CSP) designation; Certified Industrial Hygienist
(CIH), or other professionally recognized certifications in EHS
(ISO 14001/ISO 45001) are highly desirable Experience: - 3+ years
of progressive EHS program management experience - Ability to
coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions
in a way that is mutually beneficial and drives continuous
improvement - Ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and
implement programs designed to effectively change behavior and
prevent injury using data- and research-driven methods - Ability to
analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations
and problems using timely decision making Knowledge: - Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and
influence effectively with all levels of management, employees, and
customers and experience collaborating with unions - Familiarity of
OSHA, Root Cause Investigation, Incident Investigation procedures,
Hazard Assessment, Job Safety Assessments. EPA - Broad working
knowledge of federal, state & local EHS laws and regulations
Skills/Abilities: - Training and coaching skills - Ability to work
flexible hours - Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power point and
Excel - Adapts well to and initiates change in the organization
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS: - Some travel may be required - Most
work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment or
a distribution center environment, including cooler/freezer for
short periods of time - Incumbent may sit for long periods of time
at desk or computer terminal - While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or
hear - Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and
other office equipment in the course of normal workday - Stooping,
bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job
duties All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal
Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and
respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA
Federal Contractor. Additional Information
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