JOB SUMMARY

The HSE Director is responsible for planning, directing and implementing Health, Safety & Environmental programs to ensure a safe, healthy, compliant, and accident-free work environment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors/managers

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans and implements HSE policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations
• Oversight for plans and implementation of programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for energetic materials, chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials
• Prepares studies and analyses of industrial or explosive accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies
• Coordinate the preparation for preparing for periodic internal and external audits (Health & Safety, Process Safety management, Insurance Company) and random environmental audits conducted by TDEC
• Oversight for inspection of organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
• Leads the investigation of incidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
• Responsible for reporting HSE statistics to the corporate office on a monthly basis
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises safety & environmental managers.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in HS&E, Engineering, Business or related field is required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years of Safety and Environmental experience in a manufacturing environment is required

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State Safety and Environmental regulations and laws
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate activities of others, to take decisive action appropriate to the situation and business plan
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Personnel development and performance management
• Conflict resolution
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer. Some domestic and international travel required.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company shall afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by an applicable federal, state, local, or foreign anti-discrimination law. The company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. These regulations also prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

CCM USA maintains a policy to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are recruited, employed, promoted, demoted, transferred, laid off, terminated, trained, and compensated without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.