FreshPoint, a division of Sysco, is the largest produce distributor in North America, we focus on bringing fresh food from the farmer's field to our customers' kitchens. FreshPoint operations span more than 30+ distribution centers in the US and Canada. We target regional and national foodservice customers in such markets as catering, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, and schools. FreshPoint also supplies grocery stores and other wholesale suppliers with apples to zucchini and everything in between. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Purpose

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves managing compliance with environmental regulations, occupational health standards, and safety protocols to minimize risks and promote a culture of safety within the organization.

Responsibilities

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of senior management, employees, and customers.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diversity in a work environment including socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds as well as sexual orientations and disabilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Proficiency in EHS management software and tools.
• Ability to coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions in a way that is mutually beneficial and drives continuous improvement.
• Create synergy and leverage the knowledge, personnel, and resources of the EHS, Transportation, Claims, Operations, Distribution, Facilities and HR Teams.
• Analyze trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media.
• Ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement programs designed to effectively change behavior and prevent injury using rational and research-based data driven methods.

Certifications

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.
• The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) and other professionally recognized certifications in the safety, risk management related field are highly desirable
• Six sigma methodology certification and practice are highly valued.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree is strongly required for this position with major course work in EHS, Risk Management or a closely related field

Experience

7+ years of experience, of which at least 2 leading a team

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily indoors (office) but may be required to perform tasks outdoors.
• May be required to work at heights, restricted or confined spaces.
• May be required to work in varying extreme temperatures.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role

Travel Requirements

25%