Environmental Health, Safety & Security Specialist

Position Summary McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well‑being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Environmental Health, Safety & Security Specialist The role is an individual contributor that works closely with DC Leadership to reduce risk, prevent injuries to employees and contractors, protect people, property, and assets while minimizing impact to the business. It ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and aligns with McKesson EHS & Global Security performance and accountability standards. The specialist coordinates with other departments to integrate safety and security into all aspects of operations. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary liaison between the site and the Global Security & Safety team to ensure alignment with overall organizational standards and protocols. Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with all applicable McKesson Global Security & Safety (GSS) policies, procedures, and SOPs at site level. Lead initiatives to implement and enforce environmental, health, safety, and security protocols so that the DC operations exceed standards. Develop comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation plans based on safety and security metric analysis, hazard recognition, observation data and incident tracking to prevent accidents or incidents. Measure the site's Safety Performance Index experience against published requirements to develop an action plan to address deficiencies. Drive safety and security culture at site level through frequent site audits to identify non‑compliance with site equipment, physical security or GSS programs. Implement solutions to mitigate risk to people, property, and assets by leading the site safety & security committee. Serve as site Ergonomics Champion. Design, implement and track progress to site‑specific Safety Action Plan and the post‑audit Security Action Plan. Lead and ensure compliance with physical and electronic security systems and programs. Lead safety and security program training for the site, including new people leader training, New Employee onboarding, and Powered Industrial Truck training. Monitor training completion rates and follow up to ensure completion. Implement new or updated training as required. Proactively engage with environmental, health, safety and security initiatives while appropriately escalating and troubleshooting to drive effective implementation. Attend and engage in leadership meetings to include site, region and division‑level safety and security calls. Partner with Risk Management team on site claims management and Return to Work processes. Lead environmental compliance related to Hazardous & Regulated Waste (HRW) management, HazMat shipping, SPCC plans, fire code compliance and air permitting. Support DSCSA & Quality research process into loss or suspected theft of product in coordination with site’s Operations & Global Security teams. Liaise with local emergency management groups (e.g., Local Law Enforcement, Fire Department, LEPC, CUPA). Shift Hours: 8 am – 4:30 pm, with flexibility to include nights and weekends. Minimum Requirement Degree or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience. Critical Skills Experience monitoring and managing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA, DEA). Knowledge of or experience with physical & electronic security equipment such as video, access control, and alarm systems. Must have incident investigation and prevention process experience, including the ability to uncover true root causes of incidents through a prescribed Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis process. Intermediate computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and other web‑based applications, and an ability to use and operate technology programs related to electronic security systems. Strong project management and analytical skills, with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy; effective at applying strategic and analytical thinking to deliver business insights; able to identify trends and patterns that contribute to improved processes. Additional Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely while influencing others across all levels of the organization. Must be able to work on and prioritize multiple tasks; work well under pressure, both internal and external, and exercise sound judgment. Demonstrate strong leadership and ability to communicate across all levels of the organization. Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities and driving concurrently conducted projects to successful completion. Adept at working through ambiguity, putting structure around problems and tasks with limited guidance. Effective at establishing collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including internal McKesson functional groups and local, state, and federal law enforcement partners. Preferred Skills Certifications preferred include PSP, CSP, ARM, APP or CHMM. Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety Management Systems. Working Conditions Physical Requirements Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Typical environment includes 40% activity at desk; 60% walking the distribution center. Environment Office and warehouse environment. Limited travel. Legal Notice McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. 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