Regional EHS&S Manager

Job Summary

Self-motivated, positive and competitive Regional Environmental Health Safety and Security Manager to collaborate with operations personnel to integrate safety into all activities and decisions making processes at assigned locations. Partner with terminal management to improve driver performance and reduce at risk behaviors as well as distribution center management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driver ride along and provide constructive coaching to improve driver performance.
• Partner with distribution and terminal leadership to create a Safety Culture of Excellence.
• Developing relationships with the distribution center employees as well as company drivers and Independent Contractor fleets to encourage safety first.
• Follow up on the safety training of the newly hired company employees and Independent Contractor regarding policies, procedures, and safety systems.
• Safety Supervision of a regional fleet of Company Drivers and Independent Contractors to ensure FMCSA compliance.
• Assist with overall CSA compliance improvement.
• Assist in the management of Hours-of-Service roadside inspections.
• Conducts investigations to determine root cause for all accidents and Injuries.
• Be the safety liaison for each location assigned.
• Supply management with safety reports etc.
• Immediate communication to Terminal Management for drivers not meeting company requirements.
• Promote safety meeting and safety events.
• Responsible for the ensuring performance for safety systems such Safety InSight, Lytx, GeoTab etc.
• Support the claims department as required.
• Support the training department as required.

Requirements

Summary of Essential Job Functions

This job includes the following duties and any other as assigned by current manager:

• Compile and manage driver logs when they are required to be used.
• Track and file required documentation in current DOT/DQ paper and electronic files.
• Track all self-certifications relative to DOT physicals.
• Track all unconfirmed electronic logbooks, working with terminal managers to ensure compliance.
• Daily logbook audits of Personal Conveyance.
• Help manage accident entries into Velocity.
• Scan and file department paperwork daily.
• Provide report of in-house HOS violations and communicate results to field. Assist with drug/alcohol program management.
• Assist with clearinghouse management.
• Perform auditing at distribution centers as well as terminals.
• Perform and assist in accident investigations.

Minimum Requirements

• At least a bachelor's degree and four (10) years of supervisory level experience in environmental and/or safety compliance
• In depth knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including regulations from OSHA, EPA, and NFPA
• Experience and/or expertise involving the Responsible Care Management System, ISO 14001, or RC 14001Additional professional certifications such as CSP, CHMM, CPEA, REM, CIH, PE preferred
• Experience in the transportation (preferably trucking) or chemical manufacturing industries
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Internet
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Self -motivated and able to work with little direction while under general supervision.
• Ability to multi-task
• Superior interpersonal skills, ability to get along with diverse personalities, interact tactfully and practice flexibility
• Excellent verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels within an organization
• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to document processes and procedures
• Effective problem solving, time management, deductive reasoning, and analytical skills
• Ability to travel to designated facilities as needed to perform job.

Abilities required

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential job functions. While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.