Environmental Health & Safety Program Manager

Overview:

Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for our team of 12,500+ employees, who combine our expertise with the latest technologies to deliver unmatched value for our customers.

Responsibilities:

This will be a remote position and will require 30-40% domestic travel

Pay Transparency Statement:

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Position Summary:

The EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) Program Manager will be responsible for developing Environmental, Health & Safety programs including policy, procedure, playbooks, training requirement plans, training content and other supporting documentation. They will also be responsible for developing and conducting site risk assessments, developing strategies to minimize workplace accidents, injuries, and environmental impact across company facilities and operations, and for the management of strategic projects. This individual will collaborate with various departments to promote a culture of safety and sustainability, provide training and guidance, and enhance data analytics tools and reporting methods. Additionally, this individual will stay informed about evolving regulations and best practices to continually improve the company's EHS programs and minimize operational risks.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Develop Environmental, Health and Safety Programs in consultation with EHS Director. Program development will include the development of policies, standards, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and training content

Support company-wide compliance to relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards through the development and execution of standardized EHS programs

Partner with the internal training team to develop comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training programs and initiatives to complement and reinforce EHS programs

Conduct and manage risk assessments, identify potential hazards, and develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks

Establish and oversee a nationwide safety compliance audit team to complete site inspections to ensure compliance and best practice sharing

Assist with management of ISO 14001 environmental management system to help reduce the environmental impact of company operations and ensure compliance. Support the merging of the environmental and safety management systems

Enhance existing data analysis tools and reporting methods to optimize performance monitoring, facilitate trend identification, and elevate the quality of reports intended for senior management and regulatory entities

Oversee the execution of environment and safety-focused initiatives across the entire network, concurrently delivering comprehensive guidance to all teams, thereby ensuring the seamless accomplishment of these projects

Manage small to large cross-functional projects. Responsible for on time, in full delivery of assigned projects

Provide recommendations for solutions, ongoing updates, including escalation of any risks, delays, or challenges to project progress

Regularly communicate updates & results with stakeholders and senior leadership

Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in the Warehousing / Transportation industry

Strong experience developing and/or managing Environmental Health and Safety program and systems (i.e. ISO14001/ISO45001)

Exceptional project management & strategic thinking skills

Ability to successfully manage and execute large scale projects

Strong organizational and time management skills; managing parallel projects, multiple internal and customer facing priorities, and efficient timelines

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Strong relationship building abilities including conflict & change management

Proficiency with data analytics tools and concepts

Able to analyze trends, data and information and develop insight-driven recommendations

A transformational leadership approach that continually looks for opportunities for improvement

Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel

Ability to influence business decisions/solutions and provide fact-based recommendations by analyzing and interpreting data of current state processes

Ability to work cross-functionally with internal/external stakeholders

Travel required – up to 40%

This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Occupational Health & Safety

EHS experience in retail, grocery, or food industry

Prior experience of managing complex, cross functional projects

Prior experience with project management tools, techniques, and their practical application

PMP certification

Experience with PowerBI

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

Permanent