Director of QHSE

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Quarterly Incentive Plan

136 hours of Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition and Rewards

Paid Volunteer Time

Employee Discounts

Wellness Incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC is seeking a QHSE Director to develop and oversee global safety, quality and health programs in Houston. You will lead a dedicated team, drive improvements, manage audits, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO, and international standards.

This hybrid role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate action plans to senior leadership and across functions while advancing a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in quality and/or safety management or related field preferred.
• Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5–10 years supervisory or managerial experience.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
• Minimum 5 years experience with ISO, LEAN, Zero Defect Programs, Six Sigma or other quality management methodologies.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, standardize, and implement global safety, quality, and health programs across all operations.
• Establish safety training, equipment maintenance, forklift certification, and compliance tracking systems.
• Ensure compliance with dangerous goods regulations across all countries and transportation modes.
• Develop and implement safety and quality strategies, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through training, audits, and hazard identification.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO and other regulations and standards.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Establish safety and quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems.
• Conduct jobsite assessments to verify compliance and hazard controls.
• Drive quality initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Zero Defect programs.
• Develop cross-functional teams to strengthen safety, quality, and operations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and adapt programs for compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership and authorities to strengthen accountability.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in quality and/or safety management

Education and experience combination considered

Herramientas

LEAN

Six Sigma

Descripción del empleo

Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining quality, health and safety systems within legal guidelines and standards. Ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements, establish action plans and communicate them to team members, peers and senior leadership. Lead all company quality, health and safety improvement initiatives. Oversee the quality, health and safety teams, and the auditing of programs and policies. The QHSE Director will lead a dedicated team and collaborate across the organization to drive QHSE excellence. This is a hybrid position in Houston, TX.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, standardize, and implement global safety, quality, and health programs across all operations.
• Establish and maintain safety training, equipment maintenance, forklift certification, and compliance tracking systems.
• Ensure compliance with dangerous goods regulations across all countries and transportation modes, including maintenance of non-conforming commodity lists.
• Develop and implement safety and quality strategies, policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through training, orientations, audits, safety committees, hazard identification, emergency preparedness, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO, and other applicable local, state, federal, and international regulations and standards.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, emergency response planning, and corrective actions to prevent injuries and improve outcomes.
• Establish safety and quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct jobsite and operational assessments to verify compliance and implement effective hazard controls.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Zero Defect programs, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop and lead cross-functional teams and improvement projects to strengthen safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Monitor regulatory and industry changes and adapt programs to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with leadership, employees, local authorities, and emergency services to strengthen safety accountability and organizational readiness.
• Apply project, program, and portfolio management expertise to lead strategic initiatives and achieve measurable results.
• Develop and execute long-term strategies, anticipate organizational needs over a 12–24-month horizon, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and communication.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in quality and/or safety management, or related field preferred; combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years supervisory or managerial experience.
• 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.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

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.

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.

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 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.