CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Join Brambles as a North America EHS Senior Manager – Champion Safety & Sustainability Across the Region

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and protecting the environment? Brambles is seeking a dynamic Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety (EHS) Senior Manager to lead and elevate our EHS programs across North America, including Canada and the U.S.
In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the execution and coordination of due diligence efforts in environmental protection and occupational health and safety. You’ll collaborate with operational business groups to develop and support impactful programs that align with our ambitious goal: zero injuries to people and zero negative impact to the environment.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Deliver strategic objectives by leading, mentoring, and developing a team of HSE specialists, ensuring consistent delivery of organizational safety and other related objectives and building a high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with safety management systems, environmental legislation, and risk management processes, serving as a key advisor on regulatory and industry standards.
• Participate in working groups and steerco’s to represent the regional direction.
• Oversee and manage all HSE reporting requirements, providing regular updates to regional leadership, Brambles, and external bodies.
• Engage in risk assessments to identify safety, security, business interruption and environmental risks, developing and executing plans to mitigate those risks.
• Act as the subject matter expert in human and organizational performance, promoting and leading training initiatives and facilitating learning teams at the site level.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to share and implement good practices, driving continuous improvement in HSE performance across operations and the broader business.
• Coach and guide managers, leaders, and safety professionals on safety leadership, promoting a culture of safety at all levels of the business.

Scope

North America encompasses 7.4 million annual exposure hours.

Leadership: 5 Direct Reports; 6 Indirect Reports

Travel: 50% North America, need to be located near a major airport

🔍 What You’ll Do

Lead the N.A. Regional HSE team to accomplish the following:

• Develop and implement strategy for North America designed to reduce injuries in all Brambles-operated sites and for all CHEP and Brambles field-based employees in North America.
• Lead initiatives for equipment guarding standards, pedestrian segregation standards and the engineering of safer tools and machines.
• Lead initiatives for identification and prioritization for risk through workstation risk assessments.
• Serve as mentor and trainer for Operation Directors and VPs and other key supply chain leaders in safety.
• Assist sites in implementing a robust Safety Management System and provide support for corrective actions identified during internal and or external audits.
• Apply Human and Organizational Performance principals through facilitation of the development and training of Learning Teams at the site level in support of the Safety Differently strategy.
• Generate and publish safety performance reports as necessary.
• Partner & Collaborate Effectively: Listen to and value others’ thoughts and ideas.
• Demonstrate effective partnership both within and outside your team. Achieve results with and through others.
• Support Learning & Growth: Demonstrate self-awareness, humility, and curiosity in service of self-development. Provide regular coaching and feedback that will inspire growth and improvement in others.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrate experience of leading, mentoring and motivating large teams within a global matrix environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Desired: Certified in one or more relevant HSE and lead auditor certifications
• Desired: Experienced managing engineering budgets and capex projects

🔧 Technical Experience

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in a related subject
• Have at least 10 years' experience in health, safety & environment management and management of people
• Detailed knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations in North America.
• Highly skilled in the use of the iCare EHS system, Skilled communicator, both oral and written, and able to present effectively at all levels in the organization

Languages: English; Desirable: Multi-lingual

🌍 Why CHEP?

• Global Impact: Work with a company that supports over 60 countries and leads in sustainable supply chain solutions.
• Innovation-Driven: Be part of a team that embraces automation, data intelligence, and continuous improvement.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to grow within a matrixed organization and collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Purpose-Led Culture: Join a company that values integrity, trust, and making a positive impact on the planet.

💎 What We Offer:

• Competitive salary + Annual Bonus Plan
• Benefits Day 1!
• 401K with company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Environmental Health And Safety, Feedback, Health and Safety, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Management Systems, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Internal Auditing, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Process Safety, Product Safety, Project Delivery, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Guidelines, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking {+ 1 more}

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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