DescriptionPosition Summary:The EHS Manager is responsible for leading the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all distribution centers and fleet operations. This role focuses on driving a strong safety culture through training, audits, learning events, and safe operating procedures (SOPs), while also supporting key operational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:Environmental Health & Safety (EHS):- Lead safety training programs, learning events, and the development and maintenance of SOPs across all operational functions.
- Conduct regular site safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversee compliance across DC operations, related to transport fleets and high risk plant & equipment
- Manage safety improvement and compliance projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.
- Maintain and enhance ISO certification processes and documentation across operational facilities.
- Track and report safety metrics, leading indicator performance, corrective actions governance, and.
- Develop and implement a standardized North American EHS governance framework across all DC operations.
- Drive operational risk reduction strategies aligned with OSHA, DOT, ISO 45001, CSA, and local jurisdictional requirements.
- Lead annual strategic safety and compliance improvement plans for all distribution centres
- Oversee transport safety governance for slab transport fleets including material handling risk management programs
- Lead serious incident investigations using root cause methodologies.
- Develop corrective and preventive action programs with measurable closure accountability.
- Provide executive-level reporting on critical risks and incident trends.
Operations Support:- Monitor and report on key operations performance indicators (KPIs), including operational risk analysis
- Support bonus calculations and related performance-based incentive programs for operations teams.
- Identify and implement opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency gains.
- Establish contractor and third-party logistics (3PL) compliance assurance programs.
- Conduct operational compliance reviews of external transport providers and unloading activities at customer sites.
- Define minimum contractor safety requirements and operational standards.
Travel:- Conduct regular visits to distribution centers and operational sites for audits, training, and project support (up to 50% travel required).
Compensation: The anticipated total compensation range for this position is between $97,000 and $122,000, which includes a base salary and an incentive bonus opportunity. Base compensation within this range is determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
RequirementsQualifications:- 5+ years of combined experience in operations and EHS, With 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience within high-risk supply chain, transport, logistics, manufacturing, or heavy material handling environments
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT compliance, ISO standards, and EHS best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting audits, managing safety programs, and implementing SOPs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft system applications and data analysis
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
- Drive front-line leadership accountability for safety performance across all operational locations.
- Facilitate leadership engagement programs including site inspections, learning teams, and operational safety reviews.
- Ability to travel regionally and nationally as needed.
Preferred Certifications:- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar credential
- ISO Lead Auditor Certification
- DOT|Fleet Safety Certification (preferred)
- Six Sigma or Lean certification (a plus)
Work Environment:- This role requires frequent travel (up to 50%) to distribution centers, warehouses, and operational sites across the U.S.
- The position involves both office and industrial environments, including exposure to active warehouse and yard operations, forklift and crane operations heavy equipment, and truck traffic.
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods during site audits and inspections.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn as required when visiting operational sites.
- Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours may be required to support training events, audits, or time-sensitive projects.
- Use of a laptop and other standard office equipment is required for data reporting, documentation, and communication.
