Director Environmental Health and Safety

Location

Riverside, CA | United States

Job description

Welcome to the pivotal role of Director Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), where leadership meets safety excellence! You'll direct every aspect of Burlington's distribution center safety program with unwavering commitment and strategic finesse across multiple locations and shifts. With a finger on the pulse of safety policies and procedures, you'll ensure every associate approaches their role with a safety mindset. Join us at the forefront of safety innovation, where your guidance shapes the foundation of our commitment to the welfare of our workforce.

A Day in the Life:

• Serve as the designated safety representative for the supply chain, overseeing and implementing Burlington's safety programs.
• Lead and supervise the Distribution Center network safety management team.
• Identify, anticipate, and address safety and health concerns by assessing environmental, operational, and occupational conditions. Investigate and address safety violations, unsafe acts, near misses, and accidents.
• Manage safety programs including Emergency Preparedness, Lockout, Confined Space, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, and Fall Protection.
• Conduct hazard assessments and develop comprehensive safety training programs.
• Maintain safety orientation and other Distribution Center-related safety training.
• Lead and participate in Safety Committee activities.
• Conduct regular audits of supply chain operations to ensure compliance and mitigate safety risks.
• Investigate accidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective action plans.
• Communicate effectively with associates, managers, and senior leadership.
• Supervise the Powered Industrial Truck program and operator training.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of safety policies and procedures to comply with governmental regulations.
• Manage OSHA inspections and ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Provide budget and forecasting recommendations for safety and compliance programs.

You’ll Come With:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience or training in safety and compliance.
• 5+ years of experience providing workplace safety and compliance training.
• Strong reasoning, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work with all levels.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Self-motivated with flexibility to work a flexible schedule if needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Ability to travel ~20%.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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