Enterprise Safety Lead & Training Director

Holland LP; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland LP seeks a Director of Safety to lead enterprise-wide safety education initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization. The role oversees a Safety team, conducts site audits, and educates senior management on safety trends and practices within and beyond the railroad sector.

The candidate will develop and deliver comprehensive safety training, manage the annual budget, and drive KPI monitoring while liaising with executives for safety strategy and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, HSE or relevant coursework.
• At least 10 years of professional safety experience in the railroad, transportation or construction industry.
• Direct managerial experience leading a successful team of safety professionals.
• Proven track record in identifying and delivering relevant and practical safety training for operations managerial audiences.
• Active member of a strong safety network.
• Intermediate level of skills with Microsoft Office suite.
• Well-rounded knowledge of D.O.T. regulations.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong staff coaching and professional development track record
• Ability to maintain a valid drivers license and passport and must abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and support Safety team members in the fulfillment of their consultation and support for their assigned business units.
• Travel to company sites to conduct site audits and deliver relevant safety training.
• Educate senior management on Safety trends and best practices within and outside of the railroad industry.
• Identify, develop and deliver first rate safety education to our field management personnel.
• Develop and manage the annual Safety departmental budget.
• Establish and monitor relevant industry KPIs.
• Educate directors and managers on relevant governmental regulations, most notably D.O.T.
• Lead Safety Review Board meetings and follow through on specific executive requests.
• Lead strategic planning sessions with end goal of establishing key awareness themes, educational initiatives and rewards practices.
• Facilitate Accident Review Board meetings.
• Identify, develop and implement safety training programs for all business units.
• Participate in business unit strategic planning sessions with an objective of influencing team safety practices and reward programs.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or related field

Job description

Holland LP seeks a Director of Safety to lead enterprise-wide safety education initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization. The role oversees a Safety team, conducts site audits, and educates senior management on safety trends and practices within and beyond the railroad sector.

The candidate will develop and deliver comprehensive safety training, manage the annual budget, and drive KPI monitoring while liaising with executives for safety strategy and policy