What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Environmental Health & Safety position at FreshDirect?
Brief Description
About Us
At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s homes — faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.
We are not just a food company – we are a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building the most innovative end-to-end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care.
We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ doors at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined — and we’re just getting started.
If you are passionate about innovation, care deeply about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come help us build the future of food.
The Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leads FreshDirect’s efforts to create and maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategies that reduce risk, prevent injury, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Partnering closely with operations and leadership teams, the Director drives continuous improvement and fosters a strong safety culture where care for people and the environment is central to everything we do.
What You’ll Do
Total Rewards & Benefits
About Us
At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s homes — faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.
We are not just a food company – we are a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building the most innovative end-to-end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care.
We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ doors at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined — and we’re just getting started.
If you are passionate about innovation, care deeply about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come help us build the future of food.
The Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leads FreshDirect’s efforts to create and maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategies that reduce risk, prevent injury, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Partnering closely with operations and leadership teams, the Director drives continuous improvement and fosters a strong safety culture where care for people and the environment is central to everything we do.
What You’ll Do
- Lead company-wide safety culture initiatives to drive accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA) and company EHS policies.
- Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive EHS programs and procedures across all departments.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Oversee design, delivery, and tracking of all safety and certification training for employees, contractors, and management.
- Lead investigations into accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, and safety vendors.
- Coach, mentor, and manage the EHS team—including the EHS Manager, Occupational Health Supervisor, and Safety Specialist—to ensure development and high performance.
- Establish and monitor safety performance metrics to track progress and influence strategic decisions.
- Work on auto claims, workers compensation, and general liability comp
- Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Occupational or Environmental Health and Safety or related field.
- 10 years of progressive EHS experience, ideally in a food manufacturing or plant environment.
- Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM).
- Strong knowledge of OSHA 30 (General Industry), DOT, EPA, and other relevant regulations.
- Proven experience designing and leading safety programs and training initiatives.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- A safety-first culture built on trust, innovation, and continuous learning.
- The opportunity to make a direct impact on the health, safety, and well-being of our people and our communities.
- A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise drives meaningful change.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including professional development and growth opportunities.
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven company redefining how food gets from farm to table.
Total Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits — we take care of our people so they can do their best work.
- Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
- Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Disability coverage.
- Financial Benefits: 401(k) with employer match and Life Insurance.
- Location: Our state-of-the-art Bronx campus features an on-site gym, cafeteria, and employee market. We offer free on-site parking and an employee shuttle service from nearby MTA stations.
- People Investment: We provide job training and leadership development programs to support professional growth and partner with local colleges to offer tuition discounts.
- Perks: Enjoy a 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and our wine store. Our on-site employee market offers substantial product markdowns, and we host regular vendor spotlights and engagement events so employees can experience our products firsthand.
Salary : $135,000