Distribution Center Safety Manager
CVS HealthWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary 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. This role serves as the site subject matter expert (SME) for safety, environmental compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements while partnering closely with leadership to proactively prevent workplace injuries, minimize risk, and drive continuous improvement. The DC HSE Manager will provide strategic leadership and hands-on support to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, promote behavioral safety initiatives, lead incident investigations, and implement preventive measures that protect colleagues and business operations. This role requires a proactive leader who can influence all levels of the organization, champion safety excellence, and develop sustainable programs that improve operational performance and employee well-being. 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 develo…