Senior Manager- Environment, Health, and Safety

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

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Please Note: This person will be responsible for supporting our distribution centers across the Central and Western United States, and will be required to travel up to 50% across this territory.

The ideal candidate will be located near one of our distribution centers in the covered territory, and will be within 45 minutes of a major airport.

Reporting to the Senior Director of EHS, the Senior Manager of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) at Cencora is directly responsible for activities related to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for employees and contractors at Cencora locations within the United States.

This leader will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing EHS organization. The role will tactically deploy the Cencora EHS strategy, vision, and values at district sites, effectively executing the strategy to elevate safety and environmental performance to world‑class levels across all Cencora sites.

This individual will be responsible for partnering with site leaders to reduce risk, improve safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires a collaborative approach, partnering closely with EHS subject matter experts, functional partners, and internal operations leaders to cultivate a safety‑conscious culture throughout the workplace. Excellent project management skills and the ability to utilize data to make risk‑based decisions are essential for driving continuous improvement and adapting to EHS challenges with precision and agility.

By fostering strong partnerships and leveraging data‑driven insights, the Senior Manager will ensure that Cencora not only meets regulatory requirements but also proactively enhances the health, safety, and well‑being of all employees and contractors. This approach is crucial for minimizing risks, preventing incidents, and promoting a culture of safety excellence.

• Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement in Cencora's safety culture.
• Collaborate with site leaders and functional partners to ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective EHS management system.
• Oversee incident reporting, lead investigations, and collaborate with sites to implement sustainable improvements.
• Share lessons learned and successful practices across all locations.
• Develop and implement procedures, processes, and related guidance; establish strategies, goals, and performance expectations through collaboration with site and business leaders.
• Identify and track leading and lagging indicators to ensure EHS continuous improvement.
• Cultivate engagement at all levels for the development and execution of a performance‑based safety program through effective collaboration and understanding of Cencora's core values.
• Review, update, and maintain EHS documentation.
• Ensure new policies and programs comply with regulatory requirements upon implementation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Represent Cencora in official duties with applicable regulatory agencies.
• Support the Workers Compensation claims management process to ensure optimal recovery of workers and return‑to‑work strategies.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with site and business unit management.
• This role will require up to 50% travel, especially in year one. Most travel will occur within a specific region, but the candidate may be asked to support sites/projects outside of the region.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or other professional EHS…