General Manager Of Health And Safety

The General Manager of Health and Safety at Superior Plus Propane reports to the Head of Superior Plus Propane and is a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for developing, implementing, and managing health and safety programs to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees, customers, and stakeholders. The incumbent will direct, manage and coach a team of direct and indirect employees to achieve these goals and will represent the Company when dealing with regulatory authorities and participate in/on industry associations and boards. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in health and safety.

Role and Responsibilities

1.Leadership and Strategy:

o Through a proactive approach, develop and execute a comprehensive health and safety strategy aligned with the company's business goals.

o Provide leadership and direction to the health and safety team, fostering a proactive and continuous improvement culture with accountability for Health & Safety performance.

o Collaborate with senior management to integrate health and safety considerations into business decisions and processes.

o Develop, implement and manage strategic companywide programs and initiatives related to health, safety and training, such as behavioral based observation, incident investigation, PPE, etc.

2.Policy and Compliance:

o Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and industry-specific health and safety regulations.

o Develop and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.

o Monitor and report on the effectiveness of health and safety initiatives and compliance status.

o Direct the activation of emergency contingency plans. Resolve issues and problems by determining the root cause and taking pro-active steps to prevent future occurrences.

3.Risk Management:

o Identify, assess, and prioritize health and safety risks across the organization.

o Implement risk mitigation strategies and emergency response plans.

o Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment.

4.Training and Development:

o Design and implement comprehensive safety training programs for all employees, including new hires and ongoing refresher courses.

o Promote safety awareness through regular communication, workshops, and safety meetings.

o Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments.

5.Incident Management:

o Lead investigations into health and safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses.

o Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address root causes.

o Report and communicate incident findings and lessons learned to relevant stakeholders.

6.Performance Monitoring:

o Establish and track key health and safety performance indicators (KPIs).

o Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement.

o Prepare and present regular health and safety performance reports to senior management and the board of directors.

7.Stakeholder Engagement:

o Serve as the primary point of contact for health and safety matters with regulatory agencies, industry bodies, and external partners.

o Have a targeted presence in supporting and strengthening the work being performed in Field Operations.

o Represent the company in health and safety forums, conferences, and industry associations.

o Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support health and safety initiatives.

o Collaborate across the Superior Plus family of businesses with Health & Safety Leads to improve overall functional operations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Certifications, Endorsements and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in health and safety management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Proven track record of successfully managing health and safety programs in a complex, multi-site organization.

• Exceptional knowledge and understanding of pertinent federal, state and local regulatory codes including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, NFPA, CETP and building codes.

• Ability to travel as needed.

Superior Plus Propane has a vision to be the Premier Propane distribution company within the United States. To that end, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service to ALL of our customers both internal and external. We have a collaborative work style and we make decisions based on analytics and best practices. Superior encourages work/life balance as seen in our above industry standard PTO program as well as the flexible work schedules we offer.

Benefits:

Our benefit package is designed with the employee in mind and includes: excellent health coverage, generous paid time off, flexible scheduling and much more!

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• Single plan is free

• Retirement planning and profit sharing

• Employer paid short/long term disability

• Employer funded HSA account

• Employer Sponsored

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Access to in-house learning portal

Other details

• Job Family USA

• Pay Type Salary

• Employment Indicator Full Time

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