Risk Management Program and Process Safety Manager (Remote Region Based)

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The Risk Management Program and Process Safety Manager is responsible for the execution, oversight, and continuous improvement of the company’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs across multiple operating sites. This role ensures compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and other applicable regulations while driving consistent execution of company standards. The Manager partners with site and regional leadership to manage process safety risk, drive accountability, and support safe and compliant operations. The Risk Management Program and Process Safety Manager has been segmented as a Remote Region-based role, which means that one must travel to multiple sites as needed and live within the assigned Region, this assigned regions for this opening is within Central, West, and either Northeast/Southeast region. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide regional oversight of RMP and PSM program execution across assigned facilities. Drive accountability and performance of all RMP and PSM elements including PHA, MI, MOC, Compliance Audits, and Incident Investigations. Track, report, and drive closure of critical and high-risk findings. Lead and facilitate PHAs, compliance audits, and risk assessments. Ensure execution of Mechanical Integrity programs and required inspections. Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Partner with Refrigeration, Facilities, and Operations to address compliance and risk-based priorities. Provide regulatory guidance related to EPA RMP and OSHA PSM requirements. Support regulatory inspections and assist with preparation and response activities. Utilize metrics and reporting tools to monitor and improve program performance. Provide training and coaching to site teams to strengthen execution. Support system changes, expansions, and onboarding of new locations. Identify gaps and support implementation of standardized solutions. Other duties as assigned by manager. SUPERVISION: Provide functional leadership and direction to site-level personnel responsible for RMP/PSM execution. RELATIONSHIPS Internal Relationships: Environmental Compliance, Refrigeration, Facilities, Operations, Safety, Engineering External Relationships: Regulatory agencies, auditors, consultants WORK ENVIRONMENT Remote Region Based: The associate in this role is expected to travel to multiple sites within their assigned Region as needed and therefore must be located within the assigned Region or a bordering state to perform assigned responsibilities. Travel 25%+ based on business needs and regulatory priorities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 6 years of progressive Risk Management Plan (RMP) and Process Safety Management (PSM) experience. Multi-site or regional RMP/PSM experience. Strong knowledge of EPA RMP and OSHA PSM regulations. Experience with PHAs, audits, and incident investigations. Strong communication and organizational skills. Travel 25%+ EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Ammonia refrigeration experience Experience supporting regulatory inspections. Experience with APSM or similar web-based RMP/PSM management systems. Experience working with CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo) for maintenance and compliance tracking. Environmental compliance experience AutoCAD experience This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: #LI-EG1 Grade: 15 Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $85,000 - $165,000 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** This site is ONLY for Associates of US Foods that are currently on a Leave of Absence. If you are NOT an Associate of US Foods on Leave - please visit our career site. If you are NOT an Associate at US Foods your application will automatically be declined. External Career Site Here is a listing of all of current Job Postings that are posted both externally AND internally. Please note, once you apply to an opportunity, you will immediately receive another task to complete the Internal Application questions. The answers to those questions will be routed to your Manager for review and approval. You will not be considered an applicant until the recruiter receives approval from your current manager.