Job Description

Job summary

The Manager Health and Safety is responsible for driving the implementation of the safety strategy at 30 supply chain centers. They will support stakeholders with unique needs and approaches. This will require managing a complex environment with patience, strong prioritization skills, team building, training, coaching, influential leadership, and the development of risk-based activity timelines.

Main responsibilities

Strategy Implementation

• Develop and implement safety standards, processes, and a safety culture in a way that maximizes sustainable results.
• Implement, and oversee safety training programs to ensure adherence to safety protocols across all enterprise locations.
• Cultivate partnerships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and industry associations, to stay abreast of evolving safety standards and best practices.
• Implement initiatives to promote a safety-first culture, influencing employees and stakeholders to prioritize safety in all aspects of the business.

Enterprise Partnership

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence safety behaviors and change, embed safety in daily operations across Supply Chain Centers
• Maintain effective communication channels with supply chain center leaders, stakeholders, and team members to promote a comprehensive understanding of safety priorities and expectations.
• Support a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement in safety practices across all supply chain centers
• Lead cross-functional task forces to address safety issues that require coordinated action across multiple departments.
• Leverage data analytics and visualization tools to communicate safety performance metrics in a clear and compelling manner to stakeholders at all levels including regional leadership.

Performance Assessment and Reporting:

• Leverage dashboards and predictive analytics models to forecast future safety risks based on historical data and emerging trends.
• Implement a process for benchmarking safety performance across supply chain centers and identifying opportunities for improvement through comparative analysis.

Policy and Training Development and Compliance:

• Support the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of safety training programs.

Risk Analysis and Management:

• Continuously assess and review safety performance, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement to senior management.
• Analyze safety risk factors and develop activity timelines based on risk assessment, ensuring a proactive approach to minimizing potential safety hazards.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure that safety initiatives are aligned with regulatory requirements and legal obligations.

Talent Management and Development:

• Develop talent within the safety team, identifying high-potential individuals and implementing succession plans for key roles.
• Lead a team of region safety specialists supporting supply chain centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 50% to (US and Canada) supply chain centers and as needed to some centers Team USA markets.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in safety management roles within a large-scale corporate environment, preferably within the restaurant or food service industry. 2 years of people management experience.

• Certification in safety management (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) is a plus.

• Proven leadership experience in a complex safety environment, with the ability to influence change and build a safety-focused culture from the ground up.

• Strong understanding of safety standards, risk management, and regulatory compliance within the industry. Knowledge of Canadian safety regulations is a plus.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect, engage, and influence people at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective safety training and coaching programs.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in building and leading high-performing teams that are focused on safety and operational excellence.

Additional Information

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Hybrid Schedule with Mon-Thurs in office and Friday being flexible

Benefits:
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions
• 15% off the purchase price of stock
• Company bonus