EHS Partner- Carlisle - UNFI

Description

Purpose:
The FSQA/EHS Partner supports the UNFI teams to deliver on a critical UNFI value:
Do the Right Thing
Put Safety and Integrity at the Forefront of Everything We Do.
This position will aid the organization in delivery on this critical value

day in and day out as well as being responsible for ensuring the execution of the company s EHS strategy/goals in a fast paced and complex environment.

The role has responsibility for helping maintain a world class food safety culture in which UNFI associates are proactive and interdependent when it comes to food safety.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and pest control programs within their location.

Interacts and serves as a main advisor on EHS matters for/with Distribution Center (DC) leadership teams to ensure policies, procedures, audits, and training programs are understood and followed.

This includes comprehensive support of any and all regulatory certifications.


FSQA Job Responsibilities:
Coordinates food safety, sanitation, and pest control compliance efforts as required Ensures regulatory standards are met by third party sanitation and pest elimination providers by conducting occasional joint surveys/visitsConducts food safety assessments at internal DC location and 3rd party locations if neededEnsures compliance with 3rd party certificationsReview findings with DC leadership and ensures corrective action plans are detailed and completed with leadership support to improve food safety cultureBe and stay current with all State, Federal, and local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance regarding local DCOperations as well as adhere to SQF standardsUses available metrics and reporting systems to track and measure food safety performance, identifying exceptions to outstanding performance and influencing leadership to resolve specific and cultural opportunitiesManages SQF, GDP, and food safety programs, including document review of records, associate training, and oversight of corrective actionsDirects activities in maintaining and executing effective food safety, food defense, and recall plans, policies, and processes in Distribution Center operationsProvides food safety training and support to operations and internal/external partnersCollaborates with operations partners to ensure compliance during facility changes and/or new site developmentsInvestigates product quality and compliance issues (i.e. tampering, adulteration, mislabeling, etc.)

Maintains active working relationships with all appropriate industry and regulatory bodiesConsistently drive and execute innovation for food safety messaging, development of food safety culture, and nurture the belief that food safety is and should always be everyone s top priorityPerforms other relevant job duties as requiredEHS Job Responsibilities:
Execute injury prevention programs/initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world class safety culture and minimize injury riskIdentify, assess, and control site-level hazards, including supporting Supervisors in completing detailed incident investigations with root cause analysesAnalyze and identify trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate mediaPartner and collaborate with all functional leaders to influence and help manage EHS resources, projects, and business decisionsProvide input on the design of standardized safety systems, policies, training, campaigns and programs to reduce risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local lawsSupport environmental compliance and claims programsCreate a network of internal (operations, human resources, finance, legal, claims and security/loss prevention) and external alliances (industry partners, safety groups) to develop and implement EHS policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, and processesPerform other job duties as required

Job Requirements:

Education/Certification:
Associate degree in Biology, Food Science, Public Health, Environmental Science or related field requiredBachelor s degree with major course work in EHS, risk management or a closely related field is preferredHACCP, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, and/or SQF Practitioner certifications highly desiredASP (Associate Safety Professional) certification is preferredExperience:3+ years

experience in related food fields and/or progressive EHS program management experienceExperience with interpreting state and federal regulations, and maintaining working relationships with industry and regulatory officialsAbility to coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions in a way that is mutually beneficial and drives continuous improvementAbility to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making Knowledge:Familiarity with FDA Food Code, OSHA, Root Cause Investigation, Food Safety Modernization Act and Seafood HACCP requirementsFamiliarity with GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) schemesBroad working knowledge of federal, state & local EHS laws and regulationsSkills/ Abilities:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, employees, and customers and experience collaborating with unionsAbility to balance multiple priorities and ensure significant issues are communicated clearly to relevant stakeholders in timely mannerStrong analytical skills required for data interpretation and analysisComputer skills in word-processing and spreadsheet software preferredPossess ability to communicate concepts, systems, procedures, etc., in a training environmentExperience in training large groups is helpfulMust possess leadership ability to inspire others to achieve desired resultsFlexible and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologiesProficient with Microsoft Word, Power point and Excel Adapts well to and initiates change in the organizationLimited travel may be requiredAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.