Ehss Manager - Distribution

Job Description

The Manager - Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) - Distribution is responsible for driving continuous improvement in EHSS performance across Fortune Brands Innovations Distribution. This role will ensure implementation of rigorous programs and corrective/preventive actions to improve performance and reduce risks. This position provides EHSS leadership and subject matter expertise for the Company across Distribution, as well as hands-on/in-person support for Distribution facilities as needed.

Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based in Cleveland (OH), Maumee (OH), Deerfield (IL), Oak Creek (WI) or in one of the other FBIN Distribution locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as subject matter expert for Fortune Brands Innovations Distribution in EHSS compliance, risk reduction, and strategy; provide Distribution-specific input to FBIN-wide EHSS procedures, initiatives, etc.

• Develop and implement EHSS policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with all relevant Company requirements and government rules and regulations; provide high-level leadership, support, consistency, and guidance in the following areas:

• Program implementation

• EHSS laws and regulations

• Project and governance support

• Best practice sharing

• Support business and site leadership in driving EHSS cultural transformation.

• Partner with Distribution leadership to develop EHSS improvement strategy; provide and analyze data, trends, benchmarking, and other relevant data to help set priorities; manage assessment process for critical EHSS risk areas and drive sustainable improvements; identify, develop and lead EHSS improvement initiatives across the Distribution organization that reduce risk and drive cultural change.

• Provide guidance on the safe and compliant shipment of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, proper documentation, and seamless logistics for dangerous goods transportation.

• Maintain complete, accurate and timely electronic EHSS data in Company systems of record/databases.

• Ensure EHSS training is adequate and complete; develop and conduct training as needed (personally or via train-the-trainer sessions).

• Lead communication with applicable regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders when required.

• Work closely with other internal functions with respect to employee health and safety. Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory requirements for managing and reporting injuries or illnesses.

• Train, mentor, and develop site leadership and EHSS associates on EHSS programs, requirements, and culture.

• Lead investigations of EHSS events and near misses; develop and implement corrective actions.