Director of QHSE

Essential Job Functions

• Standardize Global Safety Program and establish into all operations
• Establish safety training, equipment maintenance and forklift training tracking mechanism
• Ensure Dangerous goods regulatory compliance in all countries and modes of transport. Maintain non-conforming commodities list
• Supports development and maintenance of the company's safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures to continuously improve and grow the company's safety culture
• Creates and implements programs that ensure a safe workplace, including near miss programs, safety audits, safety orientations, skills training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material procedures, and the distribution and use of personal protective equipment
• Drives continuous improvement of safety behaviors and outcomes by delivering methodologies and tools to effectively mitigate identified risks
• Develops a systemic process to collect data and analyze the causes of incidents and crashes and generate required reporting
• Drives accountability for performance through company leadership, and associates
• Oversees and guides the safety performance programs and drives leading performance indicators through a safety dashboard and metrics
• Implements initiatives to reduce and prevent incidents and injuries
• Ensures operations are sustainable and compliant with company goals, regulatory standards, industry standards and other safety requirements
• Visits jobsites and work areas to support implementation of hazard identification and control plans and confirms compliance to Federal / State OSHA and company standards
• Champion a culture of safety throughout the organization, promoting open communication and fostering a sense of shared responsibility for quality, health and safety
• Develop and deliver quality, health and safety training programs to engage employees and encourage the proactive reporting of safety concerns
• Establish and lead safety committees, facilitating cross-functional collaboration to drive safety initiatives and address quality, health and safety challenges
• Develop and execute a comprehensive quality, health and safety strategy aligned with Cranes core values and objectives
• Ensure full compliance with local, state, federal, and industry specific quality, health and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant standards
• Continuously monitor regulatory changes and adapt quality, health and safety strategies to maintain compliance
• Develop and maintain incident reporting and investigation procedures, emergency response plans, and crisis management protocols
• Collaborate with local authorities and emergency services to ensure readiness for incidents
• Utilize data-driven insights to assess the effectiveness of quality, health and safety programs, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement in quality, health and safety practices
• Develop and maintain a robust quality, health and safety reporting system, ensuring transparency and accessibility of quality, health and safety data to internal and external stakeholders
• Implement initiatives based on data analysis and feedback, striving for quality, health and safety excellence
• Develops policies, programs and initiatives to improve the culture of safety and quality of organizational processes and services
• Establishes quality improvement project teams and oversees progress and results
• Develops new and advanced tools, methods and systems to ensure quality improvement throughout the organization
• Drives compliance to "Living the ISO Way"
• Effective use of quality tools such as LEAN, Zero Defect Programs, Six Sigma, Kaizen, root cause analysis, etc.
• Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in Project/Program management, portfolio management methodologies and tools
• Strategy and planning: must possess an ability to think ahead and plan over a 12-24 month time span as well as strong client orientation and excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to travel throughout facilities as required to conduct quality and safety inspections

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in quality and/or safety management or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 to 10 years supervisory or managerial experience preferred
• In depth knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations
• Minimum 5 years of experience with ISO, LEAN, Zero Defect Programs, Six Sigma or other quality management methodology preferred

Certifications and Licenses

• Total Quality Management, LEAN or Six Sigma certification is preferred
• At least one safety certification such as CDS, ASP or CSP is preferred

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.