Senior Director Health & Safety Programs Job Listing at Rexel USA, Inc in Dallas, TX (Job ID DDEFB20A-C9AD-4)

Description

Rexel USA is recognized as a Great Place to Work!

Rexel USA is a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services, and solutions, which includes the following companies: Rexel, Gexpro, Platt & Mayer.

A career with us offers professional growth, career advancement, unlimited opportunities to learn, and a fun, inclusive culture. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. 

Our values are the foundation for how we operate with our employees, customers, and suppliers. We strive to Deliver the Best Customer Experience, Join Forces for Success, Encourage Innovation, Engage People to Develop Their Talents, Trust Each Other, and Enjoy Making a Difference.

If you're driven by collaboration and delivering quality work, join  Rexel USA as a  Senior Director Health & Safety Programs!

This position will be a Hybrid position.

Summary
The Senior Director Health & Safety Programs plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of safety across Rexel USA. This position involves close collaboration with Rexel USA business units and functional teams to design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive safety program tailored to the organization's needs. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations, conducting thorough safety audits and inspections, investigating incidents, and delivering essential safety training to employees. Additionally, the Senior Director Health & Safety Programs will proactively communicate safety concerns to management, aiming to mitigate workplace injuries and hazards effectively.

What You'll Do

• Develop and facilitate communication with field Operations regarding all safety topics
• Evaluate workloads, determine priority, and implement changes to continuously improve productivity and efficiency 
• Develop and supervise team members to motivate positive attitude, career growth, and strong performance results 
• Oversee staff selection, performance management, goal setting, training, and development 
• Lead ongoing development of safety policies, programs, procedures, and training to ensure compliance and awareness 
• Provide leadership and direction to employees of all levels to improve safety performance 
• Develop and train employees to ensure implementation and adherence to safety policies and procedures 
• Manage and track safety programs using various tools 
• Complete periodic facility inspections to identify safety hazards and audit compliance with current safety policies and procedures, and document corrective action plans to address discovered deficiencies 
• Lead the incident investigation process and coordinate corrective action measures 
• Analyze, report, and own business safety metrics related to injury trends, insurance claims, and tracking/closure 
• Manage all aspects of company environmental programs, including hazardous and universal waste 
• Lead environmental and safety due diligence for property transactions and future acquisitions 
• Develop strategies and policies designed to maintain compliance with federal and state laws and regulations throughout all business units 
• Coordinate responses to inquiries from regulatory agencies such as OSHA 
• Provide interpretation and direction regarding various compliance laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards that may impact the company 
• Facilitate the Sustainable Development Program and prepare periodic reports 
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree    
• 10+ years of significant experience in managing occupational safety and environmental compliance in a dispersed workforce setting
• Experience in managing a geographically dispersed workforce (distribution type business)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Successful record of developing, implementing, and driving improvements in an organization
• Knowledge of safety practices and principles
• Strong planning, organizing, and prioritization skills in an ever-changing environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to communicate and influence across all levels of the business
• Proven track record of successfully building and maintaining business relationships/partnerships
• Self-starter and the ability to be an agent of change
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. regulatory programs
• High integrity and sense of urgency
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and team building skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock Occasionally – up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location    Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds    None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

Senior Director Health & Safety Programs 

152258

Dallas, TX 

Rexel USA

Branch Support Staff

Support Teams

Rexel USA is a VEVRAA federal contractor and an EEO/AA employer. (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with a Disability) We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. If you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation, email staffing@rexelusa.com or call (888) 739-3547