Manager, Safety (Houston)

Overview

Trimac isn't just a transportation company; it's an industry disruptor with a remarkable 80-year legacy of safely delivering products that improve people’s lives across North America. 

Our workplace culture is centered on being safe, respectful, innovative and inclusive. We are committed to maintaining a rewarding work environment that allows employees to experience new opportunities and build their chosen careers. Across the company, we encourage open communication, champion integrity, celebrate individuality and cultivate diverse talents and perspectives. If you’re ready for a challenge that will help drive forward an industry leading team, we invite you to begin your journey with us.

Job Details

This role supports a geographic region, and reports to the Director, Safety Execution in the development of appropriate safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Provides functional support to the Regional Vice President and Area Managers in their safety program implementation and execution efforts.

Activities include but are not limited to, monitoring terminal safety performance and providing guidance to Terminal/Service Managers and Safety Specialists as needed to address emerging trends and areas of concern; providing support and serving as a resource for Terminal Managers, Service Managers and others in their area of operations; conducting, reviewing and documenting facility audits and assist in the correction of deficiencies; scheduling and present training programs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regional safety and security policies and programs.
• Collaborate with Terminal and Service Managers to ensure consistent and thorough implementation of safety and security processes, policies, and programs to mitigate accident/injury exposures and risks.
• Monitors safety process execution for compliance with company and regulatory requirements/expectations, provide guidance and direction as necessary
• Communicates company programs, rules, and tools related to safety
• Oversees the proper implementation and execution of training programs across sites/facilities
• Participates in the hire of security staff or vendors; guides the development and updating of security policies and processes
• Ensures that all reporting and risk management tools, including UltiPro, Care, Intelex, and on-board monitoring technologies are being used appropriately
• Conducts evaluations and inspections to mitigate and/or minimize the risk of loss potential
• Makes recommendations to the Director of Safety, Regional Vice President, and VP of Safety to ensure compliance and prevent work-related injuries and motor vehicle accidents
• Conducts evaluations and inspections to ensure regulatory and policy compliance, mitigate risk and minimize the risk of losing potential; ensures that safety inspections are properly scheduled, carried out, monitored, acted upon, and documented
• Ensures contractor compliance with all applicable Federal/Provincial and company regulations; ensures that related record-keeping and reporting requirements are met and maintained; provides support in implementing the approved recommendations
• Ensures that the security program is in compliance with federal/provincial guidelines and that all employees are properly trained
• Maintains confidentiality of all information
• Promotes structure of safety integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety or related CDS, CSS, CSP, or specific transportation safety certification preferred.
• 5 or more years of transportation safety/operations experience desired.
• Cost control and financial/budget experience required.
• Management of supervisory or training-specific direct reports preferred

Benefits

We invest in our employee’s growth through training and development programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and many more health and wellness benefits
• Paid vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and company holidays
• Paid time off for volunteer activities to help give back to our communities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program to achieve your educational goals
• Continuous learning and career development

Who You Are

• Thorough knowledge of federal /provincial safety regulations.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations, policies, and procedures to others
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence without authority
• Ability to lead and direct 8 or more direct reports
• Team player that can work with operations team members in a respectful, yet influential way
• Self-starter that can find risk and create solutions that work for all stakeholders.
• Travel requirements within the US and occasional travel to Canada

Safety Commitments

• We make safety a part of every decision
• We make safety personal
• We have the courage to intervene