Regional Safety Manager

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., headquartered in Keene, New Hampshire, is a privately owned company with annual sales of over $19 billion. With compounded double digit growth over the last several years we are currently the 7th largest privately held company in the nation, as ranked by Forbes magazine.



 

Founded in 1918, C&S provides wholesale food distribution to grocery chains as well as independent stores throughout the United States, delivering to over 4,100 grocery stores from its distribution centers in Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, California and Hawaii.

 



Job Summary:
Successfully integrate EHS into the functional operation of the business by implementing systems, processes and procedures to prevent injuries to our associates and minimize the environmental impact of our operations. The ultimate goal is to achieve “zero harm” to our employees and those affected by our business operations.

Job Responsibilities: Provide regional and local leadership while partnering with operational business functions to enable efficient knowledge transfer of key skills to managers, supervisors and employees. Build effective programs to ensure that all operations are fully compliant with Federal, State and local laws. Implement a comprehensive total facility audit process to maintain regulatory compliance, ensure continuous improvement and facilitate the transfer of best practices across the business. Develop and implement regional and local initiatives that provide effective solutions to current, and anticipate, the changing business needs to build and sustain a world-class safety culture. In conjunction with the business, develop annual safety plans which adequately budget for, and address, the changing needs of the business. Manage and report on established company metrics while developing appropriate regional and local metrics which add value to the operations. Manage relationship with workers compensation, medical resources, and safety organization to establish systems which provide appropriate care for associates and support the needs of the business. Continually seek opportunities to improve the knowledge and skill of the facility managers/supervisors to improve systems and positively impact the safe operations of the business. Actively participate on both Corporate and local Safety Committee and weekly Workers Compensation conference calls.

 

Job Requirements: BS/BA in safety or related discipline. ASP/CSP designations preferred, or actively pursuing such designations, as well as current participation in a professional association or professional development program. 5+ years direct experience in fast paced, multi-location business environment Strong management, organizational and communication skills Proven track record of success through the development of multiple, meaningful, interpersonal relationships through the ability to influence, and skill to coach all levels of the facility Highly motivated with ability to work independently in a fast paced, multi-location environment Excellent verbal and written skills as well as proficiency with EHS technology solutions, Microsoft Office Software and data management systems. This is highly mobile position and significant time in the facilities will be required, as such location can be flexible though attachment to a nearby facility would be preferred.

 

C&S offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401K with company contributions, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

 

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S - An Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V