DC HSE Manager

CVS Health · Indianapolis, IN · $60,300.00 - $132,600.00 · onsite We’re building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. The DC HSE Manager is responsible for leading and advancing all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs and initiatives within the Distribution Center to foster a best-in-class safety-first culture. Key Responsibilities: Safety Leadership & Culture Development Champion a safety-first culture throughout the Distribution Center by promoting accountability, engagement, and safe work practices. Partner with the Distribution Center Director and site leadership team to integrate safety into all operational and business decisions. Lead the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of HSE programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives. Act as a visible safety leader, modeling safe behaviors and reinforcing safety expectations across all levels of the organization. Facilitate and support Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs to identify and address unsafe behaviors proactively. Develop and implement strategies that improve leading safety indicators and drive injury prevention efforts. Conduct regular safety communications, awareness campaigns, and employee engagement activities. Compliance & Regulatory Management Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations. Maintain current knowledge of OSHA, environmental, transportation, and workplace safety requirements. Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance reviews. Collaborate with Corporate HSE and Legal teams to address compliance concerns and regulatory matters. Ensure all required permits, records, documentation, and reporting requirements are maintained accurately and timely. Perform compliance assessments and recommend corrective actions to address identified gaps. Hazard Identification & Risk Reduction Conduct regular safety inspections, facility audits, workplace assessments, and hazard recognition evaluations. Identify risks and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate or mitigate workplace hazards. Perform gap analyses to assess program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Participate in and lead Gemba walks to promote continuous improvement and operational safety. Develop and monitor action plans to address identified safety concerns and compliance deficiencies. Drive risk management initiatives that support a proactive safety environment. Incident Management & Investigation Lead all workplace injury, incident, near-miss, and property damage investigations. Ensure thorough root cause analyses are completed and appropriate corrective actions are implemented. Educate leadership teams on incident investigation processes and effective corrective action development. Apply hierarchy of controls principles to reduce operational risks and prevent recurrence. Track, trend, and analyze incident data to identify emerging risks and improvement opportunities. Prepare investigation reports and communicate findings to leadership and key stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Serve as the HSE Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives. Chair and facilitate Safety Task Force meetings and related safety committees. Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable safety performance improvements. Analyze safety metrics, KPIs, audit findings, and trend data to identify performance opportunities. Develop and execute project plans that improve safety processes, programs, and compliance outcomes. Lead safety-focused change management initiatives across the facility. Training & Employee Development Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and management. Manage Powered Industrial Truck