EHS Partner - Hopkins, MN

PURPOSE : The Environmental Health & Safety Partner supports the UNFI teams to deliver on a critical UNFI value : Do the Right Thing Put Safety and Integrity at the Forefront of Everything We Do. The EHS Partner at the site is responsible for ensuring the execution of the companys EHS strategy and goals in a fast-paced and complex environment. This role will serve as a main advisor on EHS matters for the Distribution Centers (DC) stakeholders including but not limited to operations, human resources, claims, and security / loss prevention leaders. This role will assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the EHS management system at the site.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Execute injury prevention programs / initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world-class safety culture and minimize injury risk.
• Identify, assess, and control site-level hazards, including supporting Supervisors in completing detailed incident investigations with root cause analyses.
• Analyze and identify trends that increase injury and accident frequency / severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media.
• Partner and collaborate with all functional leaders to influence and help manage EHS resources, projects, and business decisions.
• Provide input on the design of standardized safety systems, policies, training, campaigns, and programs to reduce risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Support environmental compliance and claims programs.
• Create a network of internal (operations, human resources, finance, legal, claims, and security / loss prevention) and external alliances (industry partners, safety groups) to develop and implement EHS policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes.
• Perform other job duties as required.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and / or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M / F / Veteran / Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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