EH&S Programs Specialist - Business Engagement and Training

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Position Overview:

The Specialist, EH&S Business Engagement & Training serves as a key liaison between the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) function and business teams across the organization, helping translate enterprise EH&S objectives into practical, engaging, and effective programs. Working with limited supervision, this role partners closely with operations leaders, on-site operations teams, and employees to drive awareness, understanding, and adoption of EH&S initiatives that strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and support a positive safety culture within the company. The Specialist builds trusted relationships across the business to understand operational needs, gather feedback, and help ensure EH&S programs align with day-to-day business priorities.

A primary focus of the role is the development, coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of EH&S training, communications, and engagement programs. The Specialist drives the creation of learning content, awareness campaigns, and employee-facing resources that promote safe work practices and strengthen employee participation in EH&S initiatives. The role also leads and supports program implementations, process improvements, while leveraging stakeholder feedback, performance metrics, and operational insights to improve program effectiveness and employee experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders, site leadership, and operational teams to promote adoption of EH&S programs, strengthen employee engagement, and foster a positive safety culture
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver EH&S training, educational materials, communications, and awareness campaigns that enhance employee knowledge, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices
• Assess training effectiveness and program engagement through feedback, participation metrics, and operational performance data; recommend and implement improvements to increase impact and business value
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise EH&S programs, policies, standards, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify EH&S risks, emerging trends, and training needs, and support the development of practical solutions that improve employee safety and organizational performance
• Support program adoption efforts by developing communication, engagement, and training strategies that help employees and leaders successfully implement EH&S initiatives

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent and requires 4+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related discipline preferred

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety requirements, including:
  • Hazard Communication (HazCom)
  • Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) safety
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Walking-working surfaces and fall prevention
  • Injury and illness recordkeeping
• Knowledge of distribution center and logistics safety practices, including:
  • Material handling and ergonomics
  • Dock and pedestrian safety
  • Contractor safety
  • Injury prevention and risk reduction
• Knowledge of EH&S program management principles, including:
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Incident investigation and corrective actions
  • Safety culture and employee engagement
  • Continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience developing and delivering employee training, communications, awareness campaigns, and engagement programs
• Familiarity with EH&S management systems and technology platforms (e.g., Intelex) and the use of data analytics to measure program effectiveness
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, communication, and change management skills
• Ability to interpret and apply EH&S regulations, standards, and company policies across a multi-site operational environment

Working Conditions:

• In-office environment.  Based in Richmond, VA
• Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)
• May require up to 10% travel, based on business and operational needs

About McKesson Medical-Surgical

McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets – often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care – include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products – from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$83,600 - $139,400

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