Job Title: Environmental, Health, & Safety Senior Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)

Department: Operations

Location: Remote (with up to 50% travel)

Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Works as a Manager: No

About Jitsu:

Jitsu is an expedited urban last-mile delivery service, providing customers with a superior same and next-day delivery experience. Jitsu leverages purpose-built modern technology and a gig driver fleet to drive transformative outcomes that catalyze customers’ brand growth. Logistics teams can now provide a differentiated delivery experience at a competitive cost, overcoming the limitations of legacy delivery providers. Jitsu operates in 21 of the 25 major U.S. metro urban areas across the U.S., enabling high-volume shippers to consistently cater to the rising needs and expectations of their customers.

General Job Description Summary:

As the Environmental, Health, and Safety Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading and updating the safety function across a nationwide last-mile logistics network, with a primary focus on maintaining a robust, comprehensive safety program that aligns with federal, state, and local regulations. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, you will work cross-functionally with site leaders and regional managers to implement effective safety policies, processes, and compliance measures while ensuring the safety, well-being, and regulatory adherence of our workforce across diverse last-mile logistics and warehousing environments. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role requiring expertise in policy and process documentation, incident reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safety Program Development and Execution:
• Lead the complete rebuild of the company’s EHS program, emphasizing comprehensive policy and process documentation.
• Design and implement an EHS management system that aligns with the company’s operational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain a systematic approach for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating hazards across all locations and operational activities.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, focusing on key markets, particularly California.
• Conduct regular audits to identify compliance gaps, proactively address deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Establish reporting protocols for OSHA and other regulatory bodies, ensuring timely and accurate submission of all necessary documentation.
• Incident Reporting and Investigation:
• Develop and implement an incident reporting and investigation process that promotes transparency and accountability.
• Facilitate root-cause analysis and establish corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce the recurrence of incidents.
• Track and analyze incident data, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and report findings to executive leadership.
• Policy and Process Documentation:
• Establish a comprehensive repository of EHS policies and procedures, ensuring documentation is complete, accessible, and up to date.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize operational safety practices and processes across all sites.
• Develop training materials to ensure site leaders and employees understand and follow documented safety policies.
• Safety Training and Culture Development:
• Drive a safety-first culture, integrating EHS principles into all aspects of operational processes.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs tailored to all levels of employees and contractors, including compliance, hazard awareness, and incident response.
• Partner with site leaders to encourage engagement in safety programs and initiatives, promoting accountability at every level.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
• Act as the primary point of contact for all safety-related matters, providing guidance, support, and resources to site leaders and employees.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and other departments to address EHS challenges, drive continuous improvement, and foster a proactive safety culture.
• Lead a small EHS team, if applicable, and work to grow the team’s competencies to align with the company’s evolving needs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) are preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in EHS roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity within warehousing, transportation, or logistics.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing EHS programs, policy documentation, and compliance initiatives across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA), especially California-specific EHS requirements.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse teams.
• Proficiency in incident management systems, regulatory reporting, and data analysis to drive EHS improvements.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 50% to visit company locations and support field operations.
• Strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements below are representative of what is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Stand, walk, sit at a desk, work on a computer, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Travel:

This position may require up to 50% of travel time.

Compensation:

The compensation section below lists the targeted base salary range for this role. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of bonuses, equity, or commissions.

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