Environmental Health And Safety Specialist (Southeast)

Based in Chesapeake, VA, Dollar Tree, Inc. operates more than 16,000 stores across the 48
contiguous states and five Canadian provinces, supported by a coast-to-coast logistics network and
more than 210,000 Associates. With two iconic brands, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, and a
history of opening hundreds of stores each year, the Company has grown its store formats to serve
customers in all types of geographic markets. Come help us grow!
The Opportunity
In this role you will support and assist in developing comprehensive safety and health programs
for Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Distribution Centers (“DCs”). This role involves performing
comprehensive safety and health assessments of Company DCs, root cause analysis of injuries and
illnesses, policy and procedure development and implementation, and analysis and review of
leading indicators of safety.
This position covers southeastern Company operations (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia, and Florida), and the occupant of the position must be based within this region.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive safety and health assessments/audits of DCs within their assigned

geographic area.

• Perform targeted safety and health assessments/audits of key safety and health operational

or programmatic opportunities.

• Develop and implement safety and health programs in the DCs in their geographic area.
• Train, teach, and coach DC Associates on safety and health topics and programs.
• Perform detailed Root Cause Analyses of injuries and illnesses that occur at the DCs.
• Conduct accident investigations and corrective action procedures for accidents that meet

the escalation criteria established by the Company.

• Oversee implementation of the Company’s Hazardous Waste program and chemical

recycling program at the DCs in their geographic region.

• Assist in managing abatement and responses to safety and health citations to ensure the

Company’s compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”)
rules and regulations.

• Review key safety and health metrics in the DCs within their geographic area on a frequent

basis and communicate with DC leadership on same.

• Directly communicate with OSHA, government inspectors, and regulators regarding the

Company’s safety and health programs.

• Stay current and informed regarding trends in OSHA enforcement to serve as the

Company’s subject matter expert as it relates to occupational safety and health.

• Develop and monitor safety and health Key Performance Indicators to ensure proper

execution of policies and procedures.

• Update Senior Leadership on safety and health metrics and programs.
• Monitor new safety and health programmatic challenges and keep leadership apprised of

same.

• Develop and drive safety and health programs to develop a culture of safety in Company

DCs.

• Develop policies, procedures and a comprehensive implementation strategy for all

identified safety and health standards that impact DCs.

• Assist, on an as needed basis, with special projects that impact the success of the

Company’s safety and health programs.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in Asset Protection; Environmental, Health and Safety; or retail

operations.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination education and experience.
• Experience in administering programs with regulatory oversight.
• Strong people skills; the ability to quickly develop relationships and communicate with

multiple internal and external business partners.

• Analytical thinking and problem solving; able to creatively solve problems, innovative

approaches where required with ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

• Detail-oriented and coordination of multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic

environment.

• Ability to work flexible schedule.
• Travel approximately 80%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of regulatory standards and industry best practices related to Health and Safety

compliance.

• OSHA 30 Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)