Regional Environmental Heath & Safety Manager - Travel Required

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free BJ’s Memberships

PTO & holidays

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club is seeking a Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager who will travel between Independence, KY and Commercial Point, OH to oversee safety and sanitation programs across multiple facilities.

You will lead the implementation of GMP, HACCP and regulatory compliance, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. Strong communication, data analysis, and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations and food safety principles.
• Experience leading safety programs in large warehouse or distribution settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead general process, safety and sanitation programs.
• Conduct audits, trainings, and safety communications across facilities.
• Monitor and enforce GMP/HACCP standards and regulatory compliance.
• chairs Safety Committee and leads incident investigations and reporting.
• Manage emergency preparedness, evacuations, and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with carriers/vendors to ensure safe operations and compliance.
• Track KPIs such as incident rates and lost-time to drive safety improvements.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA compliance

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree in Safety, Engineering, or related field

Tools

EPSM

SDS (MSDS Online)

MSDS Online

Job description

## Regional Environmental Heath & Safety Manager - Travel RequiredApply: HO Perishable Independence, KY #0758: R4 Dry DC Commercial Point, OH #0860: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R246260**A World-Class Team**BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.**Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s**At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.**Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:*** **Weekly Pay:** Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.* **Free BJ’s Memberships:** Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.\\** **Generous Paid Time Off:** Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.\\** **Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits:** Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.\\** **401(k) Retirement Savings Plan:** Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).\\** **Employee Stock Purchase Plan:** Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.\\*\\*Eligibility requirements vary by position.**Schedule:**M-F 8-5 with weekends and overnights as needed.**Will need to travel between Independence, KY AND Commercial Point, OH.** **Job Summary:**Coordinate, supervise and serve as the local subject matter expert for General Process and Food Safety and sanitation functions and to ensure corporate compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations while simultaneously providing a safe work environment. **Key Responsibilities:**● Ensure all Safety policies, practices, procedures and systems are enforced and monitored● Collect/analyze data to determine cause/effect; identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency and compliance; and facilitate the implementation of solutions in the appropriate areas● Involve team members in safety discussions to improve processes and preventative measures● Chair location Safety Committee● Direct/Lead and Facilitate Safety Communication to all facility personnel● Support achievement of company business plans, strategies and objectives by coordinating the use of shared resources with other departments and locations● Manage facility security, perform monthly security audits● Conduct and oversee annual emergency evacuations● Being responsible and accountable for creating a safe workplace where individuals feel required to have a sense of duty for their safety and the safety of team members; to include safe operation of equipment, reporting maintenance needs or unsafe conditions, following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SQF (Safe Quality Foods) standards and maintaining a neat and clean work environment free of hazards.● Build and maintain effective communication with carriers, vendors, internal and external customers that delivers innovative solutions to meet customer needs / expectations and not compromise service● Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports (such as Incident Investigation, Ammonia Compliance (if applicable), temperature control monitoring, Food Safety Audit results, Food Assessments, etc.)● Submit monthly OSHA report● Ensure proper material handling training/certification is accomplished● Participate in cost savings and profitability by mitigating risk for the team members and the company by minimize injury/incident recurrence and ensure regulatory compliance● Monitoring EPSM (Electronic Process Safety Management) program through daily alarms and alerts● Performing and document monthly safety and sanitation self-audits● Ensure compliance with regulations and requirements through Safety Topics and coaching team members; EPA and OSHA policies, procedures, and programs (such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Confined Space, Material Handling certifications, etc.) and one-on-one conversations● If applicable, provide oversight (to location team members or to vendor if outsourced) for all Sanitation policies, practices, procedures and systems to include (but not limited to) : GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) program, pest control, any other site specific duties● Understand the Emergency Procedures, create and actively support, review and participate in all state and federal regulatory compliance● If applicable, provide oversight for Workers Compensation to include: maintaining incident reports, OSHA log using electronic software and report out KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) such as Incident Rate, Lost Time Rate, etc.● Ensure chemicals used onsite are listed in the SDS (MSDS Online database), and/or hard copy binder, ensuring availability or readily accessible as needed● If applicable (dry ice facility) monitor CO2 levels on a regular basis● Other duties as assigned **Education/Experience:**● Education – BA or BS degree strongly encouraged, continuing technical education or comparable business experience preferred● Knowledge of job related computer software and applications such as EPSM and SDS (MSDS Online Incident Management) or similar products● Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and Code of Federal Regulations● OSHA 10 Hour, OSHA 30 Hour and/or OSHA General Duty courses preferred **Skills & Qualifications:**● Knowledge of general warehouse operations and transportation operations, if applicable.● Knowledge of proper food handling procedures● Ability to represent the company and interact with government agencies● Ability to interact in a cooperative and professional manner with other team members, supervisors, customers and vendors even in difficult situations● Ability to remain calm and focused while prioritizing requests from multiple sources● Accuracy and attention to detail● Able to read, write, speak and understand English● Ability to read and understand label data● Ability to read small print on packaging and paperwork, with or without corrective lenses● Ability to work at elevated heights while wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the job (such as fall protection harnesses)● Ability to accommodate flexible schedules to meet the needs of the customer to include nights, weekends and holidays **Physical Demands/Equipment:**● Independently lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally● Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat on a frequent to continual basis in a temperature controlled warehouse environment● Able to grasp, reach, push or pull● Able to step up onto and down from equipment as required by task● Able to adjust to fluctuating temperatures and withstand freezing temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit● Ability to work in a noisy warehouse environment● Able to work while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the job (such as steel-toed protective footwear, harness, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, insulated clothing, etc)● Ability to handle and physically be near products which may contain food allergens (such as fish, shellfish, peanuts, etc.)● Ability to utilize equipment for the job safely and accurately after training (such as computer, copiers, scanners, printers, radio headsets, specific MHE equipment, etc.)In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is starting from $103,000.00.We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.