Food & Beverage Director - Full Time

This Operating Company (OpCo) based position will lead the implementation of prevention-focused health, safety and environmental (HSE) and security program. The position will establish, execute and deliver OpCo-specific strategy that supports Sysco's overall HSE objectives, including security and crisis preparedness objectives.

In cooperation with Operational management, develop health, safety and environmental (HSE) strategy in support of Corporate HSE and Security strategic goals.

Develop effective HSE plans designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, accidents, and incidents.

Effectively communicate HSE strategy and objectives with Senior Leadership.

Support site management in the implementation of HSE plans.

Develop and implement training programs to transfer HSE knowledge and core competencies to management and associates.

Establish and achieve audits to track and identify gaps in the local compliance with Sysco's (HSE) policies and procedures.

Support creation of health, safety and environmental (HSE) goals for the site management and appropriate activity-based goals for the leadership team, functional managers, and front-line supervisors to drive HSE culture, compliance and results.

Head a company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards (risks), and implement effective controls (corrective solutions).

Lead incident investigation process, including cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.

Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.

Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State / Local Regulators).

Facilitate the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.

Assist facilities management team in ensuring required regulatory permits are acquired, required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies and any site permit conditions (e.g. recordkeeping, process safety management (PSM), stormwater, special waste, etc.) Create and facilitate health, safety, and environmental (HSE) engagement through HSE teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and annual objectives.

Drive and promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.

Support execution of Sysco's Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.

Monitor, interpret and communicate regulatory changes to Operating Company (OpCo) management.

Assist with the development and presentation of Corporate and site-specific training programs as needed.

Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and / or terminations.

Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree or certifications with equivalent experience.

5-7 years of hands-on environmental and safety experience in a warehousing / distribution, manufacturing, or transportation operation.

Considerable experience with occupational safety, transportation safety, and environmental compliance preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Has attained or is working toward certification in safety (CSP).

Other pertinent safety certifications or designations are desirable as well.

Strong background in safety with a proven record of results.

Ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in transportation safety.

Interact effectively with all levels of management, supervision, and employees.

Leadership and team-building skills, and able to influence decision-makers.

Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be performed at the assigned operating company facilities.

Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.