EHS Lead

About the Role The EHS Lead will provide support to Renal Private Fleet (RPF), Planning and Fulfillment, Technical Services, Commercial, and offices in the USA and Canada, ensuring EHS compliance, mitigating risks, and driving continuous improvement and excellence in EHS performance. This role will enhance EHS knowledge and awareness among business managers and employees and provide insights to inform EHS strategies and initiatives for the function. What You'll Do

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable a team of EHS professionals to meet department and support global goals.
• Serve as coordinator, manager, planner and monitor of the EHS Management System.
• Identify and ensure EHS compliance with applicable Company and regulatory requirements to mitigate risks, developing action plans and tracking progress.
• Report significant EHS issues, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Communicate the business impacts of EHS to leadership; use influence to advance EHS compliance/programs.
• Collaborate with business managers to enhance EHS knowledge and awareness.
• Define KPI’s for the segment.
• Provide regular updates on EHS performance, trend analysis, drive continuous improvement and implement targeted initiatives.
• Lead incidents investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely reporting.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and awareness programs for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Conduct Gemba walkthroughs, internal audits, and develop EHS campaigns and communications.
• Coordinate and support business units in collecting and responding to EHS customer/client concerns, analyzing EHS needs and monitoring performance.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed and updated for all jobs and tasks throughout the operations.
• Support the business in due diligence processes including but not limited to the EHS risk assessment and compliance reviews.
• Identify and share internal and external best practices in EHS.
• Develop, implement, monitor and report on EHS metrics and performance indicators.
• Manage EHS budget ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources.
• Implement Operating Policies, Standards and Procedures.
• Maintain, implement and follow up of the EHS documents including contracts, register of hazardous products, waste management, safety data sheets, EHS permits and other relevant documentation. What We're Looking For
• Seven to ten years’ experience in EHS roles, preferably some of those years in warehouses and fleets.
• Direct people management experience, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing EHS programs, managing compliance and driving continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Demonstrate knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, OSHA standards, and drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Strong knowledge of US/Canada laws and industry standards (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT).
• Travel to sites under the responsibility of this role as well as other travel as needed.
• Sustainability experience is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental and occupational health, industrial hygiene safety, sustainability or related field.
• Certifications in REHS/ISO/OSHA according to the state law and scope of the position or sufficient training and experience.
• Certified Safety Professional designation (CSP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) highly desired.