What’s needed- Basic Qualifications\:

·Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or similar discipline, or 7+ years of equivalent training and experience that provides a comprehensive understanding of occupational safety and health principles and practices.

·12+ years of experience working in EHS,

·Must have five+ years in a Managerial position and responsibility for a multi-site organization.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications\:

·In depth knowledge and understanding of key Environmental Health and Safety regulations including OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, EPA and FDA regulations specifically as they relate to warehousing and distribution operations, parcel delivery and production facilities.

·Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety.

·Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

·Experience with strategic development and implementation of policies and procedures governing the safe and proper packaging, labeling, handling, delivery, and disposal of hazardous commodities/merchandise.

·Identify cost effective opportunities for incorporating technology and automation in risk reduction campaigns.

·Subject Matter Expert and content contributor to the development and revision of training programs related to EH&S including\:

1.Powered Industrial Trucks (MHE)

2.Customer safety/liability

3.Work Place Violence

4.Hazardous materials transportation

5.Hazardous substance/waste disposal

6.Chemical safety (Hazard Communication)

7.Fall Protection

8.Rack Safety

9.Control of hazardous energy (LOTO) – conveyors, balers, electrical risks

10.Powered Conveyor safety & robotics

11.PPE identification and selection & worksite hazard assessments

12.Food Safety Defense (pest control, stock expiration/rotation, training, recalls)

13.Incident Investigation/Root cause analysis

14.Ergonomic risk factor identification and control

15.Fleet Safety (defensive driving, collision investigation & management)

16.DOT qualification, Medical screening & drug testing requirement

We Offer\:

·Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

·Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

·Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits.

Director Environmental Health & Safety-

Work Location\: Staples Corporate Office, Framingham, MA

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers’ needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers.

What you’ll be doing\:

·Workplace Safety, Hazardous Substance management (Transportation & Disposal), Emergency Planning, Hazardous Chemical – Right to Know laws, Food Safety & Defense, State, County, local specific codes, and norms.

·Manage the Supply Chain EHS Team, coordinates and provides leadership and guidance to the field Asset Protection team to support the implementation and execution of regulatory compliance programs designed to protect the environment, assets and ensure a safe workplace.

·Implement compliance strategies, initiatives, and compliance solutions through a combination of applications including SOP initiatives, data analysis, audits, and associate education & training programs.

·Implement programs designed to both reduce worker’s compensation costs and improve overall safe working conditions for associates.

·Serve as the expert center for regulatory compliance as it impacts associate safety, food safety, hazardous materials management, and environmental protection to provide direction and support to all business partners.

·Remain current with emerging EHS trends to evaluate their impact on the business and to drive and achieve consistent regulatory practices and controls.

·Develop and implement policies, procedures, and associate awareness training for the disposal of hazardous and universal waste within Fulfillment and Fleet environments.

·Ensure the continual improvement of safety standards, build multi-year plans for strategic investments, and set annual improvement objectives and targets, monitors results and audits progress.

·Manage Workers Compensation (WC) programs including claims management, Return to Work program and performance metric reporting.

What you bring to the table\:

Well versed in all safety regulations.

·Ability to act as primary liaison with regulatory agencies as it relates to safety, health, and environmental matters in partnership with Staples Legal team, Asset Protection and Supply Chain leadership.

·Ability to successfully partner with both internal and external stakeholders to help conduct investigations of serious incidents and provide the appropriate responses.

·Problem solver who thrives on devising strategies and successfully implementing large scale and complex programs designed to improve overall safety for our associates and reduce workers compensation costs for the organization.

·Strong interpersonal, analytical, and decision-making skills.

·Excellent organizational skills as well as oral and written communications skills.

·Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

·Proven success implementing and managing a comprehensive, multi-site EH&S program (with a focus on Injury Prevention, Regulatory Compliance, After-Injury Management, Associate Training and Auditing/Action Planning).

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