Director of Environmental Health & Safety

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Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

The Director of Environmental Health & Safety develops and drives the overall safety strategy for the organization. Provides leadership and oversight of the strategic vision and leads key initiatives for SK Food Group to ensure a world class safety culture.

This role can be based out of one of our manufacturing facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, Columbus, OH, Reno, NV, or Cleveland, TN.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Standardize and continue improving safety systems, policies, training, campaigns and programs to reduce risk and ensure compliance with federal, state / provincial and local laws.
• Develop strategy and execute various EHS processes to include environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, workers' compensation, transportation safety, contractor management, and business continuity.
• Design and execute injury prevention programs and initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world class proactive safety culture and minimize injury risk.
• Lead and develop a high performing team to ensure the execution of the network wide EHS strategy and goals.
• Build a high performing team to ensure the execution of SK Food Group's vision and strategy.
• Partner and collaborate with all functional leaders to influence and manage EHS resources, projects, and business decisions.
• Create a network of internal and external alliances to develop and implement EHS policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processes.
• Analyze and identify trends that increase injury and accident frequency / severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media.
• Support environmental compliance and claims programs (workers compensation, general liability, motor vehicle, property damage).
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS :

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit for more information.