Director Safety & Health

Kenco • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The role is responsible for establishing priorities, focus and operational standards for Environmental, Health and Safety (or EHS), including loss prevention/control activities. The Environmental, Health and Safety Director will serve as the corporate leader in the oversight, implementation and management of all programs, policies, communication efforts, reporting, administration, and accident prevention in accordance with all internal company policies and guidelines, and all applicable regulatory standards in the states/countries where we operate. Responsible for developing guidance documents and tools to improve the business and mentor existing sites as well as in the generation of new business.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in environmental, safety, health physics, engineering or related subject is required.
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years of experience at the Director level or above in Safety and/or Risk Management, including experience managing a staff of 3 or more technical experts.
• Experience working directly with OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory agencies, including but not limited to: 29 CFR 1910/1926, Tier II, SARA Title III, FMCSA (DOT), Hazardous Materials and Waste regulations (IMDG, IATA, etc.)
• Collaborative Leadership - Knows how to get things done through formal channels and the informal network while instilling a sense of purpose in others; sees connection to larger purposes.
• Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.
• Customer Relationship Building - Having an intimate knowledge of the customer's changing needs and the ability to produce rapid results in all areas.
• Financial Acumen - Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound, responsible, and are strategically aligned.
• Leading Change - Ability to develop and implement an organizational strategy and to incorporate it into the organization’s long-term goals. Foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking and the ability to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity.
• Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.
• Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced business qualification (i.e. MBA) may be an advantage but is not essential.
• Professional Safety/Risk Certifications preferred, but not required.
• A passport is not required, but recommended.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, promoting, and implementing a proactive, positive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, training and maintenance of all policies, procedures, and programs in place to maintain compliance, reduce associate injury, minimize company exposure/risk, and ensure compliance with the Kenco EHS management system, as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
• Track and evaluate facility safety trends and leading risk indicators, and collaborate with company executives, site leadership, and risk management to develop and implement corrective measures and provide expertise in the inspection, analysis, audit, and investigation of our safety practices.
• Provide administrative and technical direction to site leadership, providing updates on all corporate EHS policies, procedures, programs, and metrics.
• Builds competent “Safety Champions/Advocates” at facility sites through communicating corporate procedures, coaching, training, and follow up on issues related to EHS.
• Analyze the company’s critical EHS requirements, identifying deficiencies and opportunities, and developing innovative and strategic initiatives/solutions to ensure compliance and improvement.
• Assume a leadership role in accident investigations and facilitate communication of accident investigation findings to all levels.
• Review all safety documentation/reports for accuracy and completeness; ensure all required documents are forwarded to the appropriate governmental agencies, as well as internal Risk Management colleagues.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and oversight of EHS metrics/databases to ensure accurate and timely information and data are communicated.
• Provide leadership oversight (direct and indirect) to the EHS team.
• Develop, strengthen, and sustain productive and collaborative working relationships with all levels of the organization in an effort to promote proactive use of the EHS organization.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees