Safety Director at Sysco

Portland, Maine, United States

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice Distribution, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or certifications with equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years of hands-on environmental and safety experience in a warehousing/distribution, manufacturing, or transportation environment

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

Skills

HSE Strategy
Risk Assessment
Hazard Identification
Incident Investigation
Root Cause Analysis
Safety Training
Compliance Auditing
Metrics Development
Crisis Preparedness
Security Management

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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