HSE Manager

SUMMARY
The Manager, HSE - Supply Chain Operations (SCO), under the guidance of Sr. Leadership will provide essential and high quality safety services at the VPC &/or PDC facilities. The Manager will provide the leadership for developing and sponsoring standards for safety, as well as develop and manage the: 1) Worker Compensation Program 2) OSHA Compliance programs 3) First Responder Team 4) Incident Investigations 5) Emergency Response Plans and drills 6) Environmental Compliance 7) Ergonomic Safety programs 8) General Safety Programs 9) Coordinate Training requirements for all such programs 10) HSE Orientation Programs at the VPC and/or PDC 11) NSC Navigator management and required training. Additionally, the HSE Manager will provide input, guidance and/or direction regarding compliance and regulatory matters on an as needed basis. This role supports all hours of operations at the VPC and/or PDC facilities as necessary and requires a flexible work schedule.

• Reliable, consistent, on-site attendance is a requirement. This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance in order to meet the needs of the business; including attending and participating in meetings and presentations
• Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention and employee involvement in regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees have an understanding of the safety expectations of the organization.
• Evaluate operational practices to determine methods to eliminate or control workplace hazards.
• Develop, maintain and control all Safety program, related documents and compliance requirements throughout the VPC and/or PDC.
• Develop materials and provide resources for safety awareness training for VPC and/or PDC facilities.
• Lead and oversee the development and implementation efforts of Ergonomic programs for the VPC and/or PDC
• Serve as a resource in safety expertise for all Supply Chain associates.
• Oversee OSHA compliance, record keeping compliance, personal protective equipment selection, and conduct compliance audits at the VPC and/or PDC.
• Develop, train and monitor Incident investigation programs and Emergency Response Plans for the VPC and/or PDC
• Develop VPC &/or PDC Site Safety Inspection checklists - implement, train and monitor
• Monitor Environmental Compliance for all fuel storage tanks and record keeping
• Serve as Hazardous Material Liaison for Supply Chain Operations
• Review and select appropriate resource materials for safety training in the various operations - Conduct Train the Trainer programs, if necessary for VPC and/or PDC
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims management and return-to-work program in partnership with Human Resources VPC and/or PDC
• Manage Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan and conduct quarterly inspections for VPC and/or PDC.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May indirectly provide guidance and/or oversight to employees and/or contractors participating on a project team. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing contractors, planning, assigning, and directing work, and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include sponsoring, directing, coordinating, and supporting project and process improvement teams, and participating in and/or supporting project teams sponsored by other management team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year College or University in Occupational Health Safety or similar field required (strongly preferred); plus three to five years of experience in OSHA, EPA, and Safety Management System implementation. Workers Compensation experience preferred. Safety certification preferred or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have a minimum of 4 years of HSE professional experience in a General Industry setting.
• Prior training and experience with RCRA, OSHA 10/30 General Industry, OSHA 511/501
• Must have working knowledge of HSE Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient knowledge of Occupational Safety and Environmental Regulation.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the company.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrate ability to work closely with associates on sensitive issues regarding work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Demonstrate leadership, team building, action planning, and coordination skills
• Skills in preparing business cases and presentations.
• Ability to lead a project, stay focused, delegate, and be efficient, organized and effective in managing multiple priorities, establishing meaningful goals, while meeting all commitments on a timely basis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete projects, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior level leadership.
• Self-starter, who works independently, prioritizes workflow and coordinates multiple initiatives.
• Ability to transfer knowledge for the purpose of developing others.

COMPLIANCE

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with GST policies, dealer franchise agreements, and TMS operating standards, and applicable federal and state laws; including the EPA, OSHA, MSDS, & Texas health and safety laws.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

COMPETENCIES

• Business Insight
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Manages Complexity
• Strategic mindset
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Cultivates Innovation
• Plans and Aligns
• Develops Talent
• Organizational Savvy
• Courage
• Resourcefulness
• Self-development
• Directs Work
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Being Resilient
• Builds Effective Teams

*Strategic Mindset *Drives Vision and Purpose *Manages Ambiguity

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

• OHST or ASP (strongly preferred)
• HAZWOPER 24 required / 40 (strongly preferred)
• Member of American Society Safety Engineers (preferred)
• Valid driver's license required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day; and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the facility. The associate is occasionally required to travel to other sites for business. The associate may occasionally be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an office environment, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the associate may be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).

This role supports all hours of operations at the VPC and/or PDC facilities as necessary and requires a flexible work schedule.

• Is legally able work in the United States.