EHS Partner: Safety & Compliance Strategist

UNFI; Chesterfield (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFI is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Partner to support its Distribution Center operations. The role serves as the main advisor on EHS matters for a range of stakeholders including operations, HR, claims, and security.

Responsibilities include implementing the EHS strategy, maintaining the site safety system, and driving a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have an associates degree in EHS or related field with progress toward or a bachelor’s degree preferred, plus

Qualifications

• 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; CIH or other recognized EHS certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute injury prevention programs to motivate a world class safety culture and minimize injury risk.
• Identify, assess, and control site hazards; assist with incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Analyze trends to reduce injury frequency/severity; develop and deliver training programs.
• Partner with functional leaders to manage EHS resources, projects, and decisions.
• Provide input on standardized safety systems, policies, training, campaigns, and programs to ensure compliance.
• Support environmental compliance and claims programs.
• Build internal and external alliances to develop and implement EHS policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes.
• Perform other job duties as required.

Job description

UNFI is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Partner to support its Distribution Center operations. The role serves as the main advisor on EHS matters for a range of stakeholders including operations, HR, claims, and security.

Responsibilities include implementing the EHS strategy, maintaining the site safety system, and driving a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have an associates degree in EHS or related field with progress toward or a bachelor’s degree preferred, plus