Supervisor, Warehouse EHS

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C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., headquartered in Keene, New Hampshire, is a privately owned company with annual sales of over $19 billion. With compounded double digit growth over the last several years we are currently the tenth largest privately held company in the nation, as ranked by Forbes magazine.

Founded in 1918, C&S provides wholesale food distribution to grocery chains as well as independent stores throughout the United States, delivering to over 4,100 grocery stores from its distribution centers in Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, California and Hawaii.

Job Summary:

Working with the Regional EHS Manager successfully integrate EHS into the functional operation of the facility by implementing systems, processes and procedures to prevent injuries to our associates and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.  The ultimate goal is to achieve “zero harmâ€� to our employees and those affected by our business operations.

This position reports to the Facility General Manager;

Job Responsibilities Provide local EHS leadership by partnering with operational business functions to enable efficient knowledge transfer of key skills to managers, supervisors and employees. Build effective programs to ensure that all operations are fully compliant with Federal, State and local laws.Implement a comprehensive total facility inspection process to maintain regulatory compliance, ensure continuous improvement and facilitate the transfer of best practices across the business.Develop and implement local initiatives that provide effective solutions to current, and anticipate, the changing business needs to build and sustain a world-class safety culture.In conjunction with the Regional EHS Manager and business, develop annual safety plans which adequately budget for, and address, the changing needs of the business.Manage and report on established company metrics while developing maintaining regional and local metrics which add value to the operations.Manage relationship with workers compensation, medical resources, and Regional Safety Organization to establish systems which provide appropriate care for associates and support the needs of the business.Continually seek opportunities to improve the knowledge and skill of the facility supervisors to improve systems and positively impact the safe operations of the business. Implement and actively participate on both local Safety Committee and weekly Workers Compensation conference calls. Provide initial and annual OSHA, required training and maintain all required regulatory recordkeeping processes.Maintain all facility required environmental permitting including but not limited to RCRA/HazWoper, PSM, Stormwater, and SPCC and provide training as required.
In conjunction with the Regional EHS Manager develop and implement an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) in accordance with OSHA requirements.

Job RequirementsStrong management, organizational and communication skillsProven track record of success through the development of multiple, meaningful, interpersonal relationships through the ability to influence, and skill to coach all levels of the facilityExcellent verbal and written skills as well as proficiency with EHS technology solutions, Microsoft Office Software and data management systems.Actively pursuing appropriate professional designations, as well as current participation in a professional association.3+ years direct experience in fast paced, multi-location business environment .


 Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S - An Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V