Director of Environmental Health & Safety

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Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit http://www.skfoodgroup.com for more information.

We are looking for a Director of Environmental Health & Safety who develops and drives the overall safety strategy for the organization. Provides leadership and oversight of the strategic vision and leads key initiatives for SK Food Group to ensure a world class safety culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Standardized and continue improving safety systems, policies, training, campaigns and programs to reduce risk and ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial and local laws.
• Develop strategy and execute various EHS processes to include environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, transportation safety, contractor management, and business continuity.
• Design and execute injury prevention programs and initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world class proactive safety culture and minimize injury risk.
• Develop a high performing team to ensure the execution of the network wide EHS strategy and goals.
• Build a high performing team to ensure the execution of SK Food Group’s vision and strategy.
• Partner and collaborate with all functional leaders to influence and manage EHS resources, projects, and business decisions.
• Create a network of internal and external alliances to develop and implement EHS policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes
• Analyze and identify trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media.
• Support environmental compliance and claims programs (workers compensation, general liability, motor vehicle, property damage).
• This position will be required to travel to the production facilities once a month.
• Supervises Safety & Compliance team members across the North American Sandwich Division.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Risk Management, or closely related field, and at least seven years of related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing industry or related experience is required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is required. Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or other professionally recognized certifications in the safety and/or risk management related field preferred.
• Ability to drive a strong EHS philosophy and implement programs designed to effectively change behavior and prevent injury using data driven methods.
• Excellent ability to develop and present business plans and strategies to influence company decision makers.
• Strong project management skills required to ensure EHS plans are executed at all levels on the appropriate timelines.
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills including proven attention to detail.
• Experience coaching and motivating cross-functional and diverse teams.
• Experience successfully leading others and influencing change.
• Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of senior management, supervision and production associates.
• Ability to understand, react effectively and motivate others to adapt to a changing organization environment.

BENEFITS

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

• Company Paid Medical Insurance
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Family & Friends Referral Bonuses
• DailyPay – Access Earned Pay Sooner
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent scholarship opportunities
• Educational Tuition Assistance