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Reporting to the Senior Director of EHS, the Senior Manager of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) at Cencora is directly responsible for activities related to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for employees and contractors at Cencora locations within the United States. This leader will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing EHS organization. The role will tactically deploy the Cencora EHS strategy, vision, and values at district sites, effectively executing the strategy to elevate safety and environmental performance to world-class levels across all Cencora sites. This individual will be responsible for partnering with site leaders to reduce risk, improve safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires a collaborative approach, partnering closely with EHS subject matter experts, functional partners, and internal operations leaders to cultivate a safety-conscious culture throughout the workplace. Excellent project management skills and the ability to utilize data to make risk-based decisions are essential for driving continuous improvement and adapting to EHS challenges with precision and agility.
Job Responsibility:
Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement in Cencora’s safety culture
Collaborate with site leaders and functional partners to ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local EHS regulations
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective EHS management system
Oversee incident reporting, lead investigations, and collaborate with sites to implement sustainable improvements
Share lessons learned and successful practices across all locations
Develop and implement procedures, processes, and related guidance
establish strategies, goals, and performance expectations through collaboration with site and business leaders
Identify and track leading and lagging indicators to ensure EHS continuous improvement
Cultivate engagement at all levels for the development and execution of a performance-based safety program through effective collaboration and understanding of Cencora’s core values
Review, update, and maintain EHS documentation
Ensure new policies and programs comply with regulatory requirements upon implementation
Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory requirements
Represent Cencora in official duties with applicable regulatory agencies
Support the Workers Compensation claims management process to ensure optimal recovery of workers and return-to-work strategies
Develop and maintain effective relationships with site and business unit management
This role will require up to 50% travel, especially in year one
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or other professional EHS certifications preferred
10+ years of experience in EHS with demonstrated career growth
5+ years of experience leading an EHS program at multiple sites/locations
Experience in directly developing and leading an EHS program for multiple sites is a must
Experience working in a distribution and logistics environment is preferred
An innovative self-starter who is well-organized and performance driven
Able to collaborate with a diverse employee population and senior leaders
Flexible and ready to grow with a fast-paced organization
Able to identify gaps, problem-solve, and implement effective corrective actions
Have a proven track record of continuous improvement
Preferred - subject matter experts (SMEs) in one or more of the following areas: Industrial Hygiene, Behavior-Based Safety, Industrial Ergonomics, Hazardous Materials Chemical Storage, Warehouse Safety, Mobile Equipment Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Permitting/Programs, Fire Code, ISO 14000/140001/45001 or Crisis Management
Nice to have:
Experience working in a distribution and logistics environment is preferred
Preferred - subject matter experts (SMEs) in one or more of the following areas: Industrial Hygiene, Behavior-Based Safety, Industrial Ergonomics, Hazardous Materials Chemical Storage, Warehouse Safety, Mobile Equipment Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Permitting/Programs, Fire Code, ISO 14000/140001/45001 or Crisis Management