Safety Specialist - Olathe, KS

Job Description

Job Description

Transportation Experience Required:

• Complete new hire orientation training programs as assigned by the Safety Director.
• Maintain records for safety programs (ie training logs, reports, inspections).
• Implement and train new or existing training programs, provided by Safety Director, to employees and supervision as needed.
• Inspect facilities to detect existing or potentially unsafe conditions
• Participates in investigations, when needed, on vehicle accidents and injuries.
• Assist with the identification of root causes and helps supervision develop corrective actions when needed.
• Engages associates to properly follow work methods in their daily job functions.
• Completes observations and coaching of high-risk associates as needed
• Monitors inspection of equipment to detect existing or potential failures and recommends corrective/preventative measures where indicated.
• Support site management in the implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) plans.
• Promotes a workplace that is a proactive safety culture.
• Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and State/Local Regulators) in the Safety Directors absence.
• Aids with the completion of a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
• Develop effective interdepartmental relationships
• Display strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and ability to act as a change member.
• Promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
• Support execution of Sysco's Emergency Preparedness Plan procedures and policies.
• Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
• Maintains associate relations through regular interactions and communication, monitors associate morale and provides feedback to leadership when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Associate's degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of safety experience with OSHA certifications.

Experience:

• 2+ years with direct hands-on safety experience in a warehousing, manufacturing or transportation operation.
• 2+ years of experience with Occupational Safety preferred.