Senior National Manager - EHS

Job Details

Job Location
Irvine Headquarters - Irvine, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

Job Shift
1st

Job Category
Management

Description

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Senior National Manager - EHS position will oversee the Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) department with the objective of sustaining process drive, safe work sites to avoid EHS issues, which include prevention of injuries, environmental degradation, and health risk.

Responsibilities

• Primary Duties
  • Assess company EHS standards and goals and develop and implement enhancements where needed
  • Assess safety training programs and ensure training is to standard
  • Provide guidance and direction on EHS departmental functions, i.e. auditing, training, incident investigation, tools, policies, and procedures, and methods designed to drive the EHS culture through incumbent's expertise in EHS standards, programs, and goals
  • Liaise when needed between the company, insurance carriers, and regulatory agencies to provide assistance and resolution on audits, remedial actions, and other EHS related matters
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Leverage internal and external resources to administer policies and procedures across all departments and locations
  • Oversee inspections and audits to identify and assess risks and put corrective actions in place to eliminate/minimize them
  • Provide guidance, direction, and feedback to department members, monitoring performance, and course correcting as needed
  • Set Objectives and KPI considering benchmarking
• Secondary Duties
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to EHS performance, environmental metrics, and sustainability initiatives
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key findings, trends, and areas for improvement
  • Execute reporting for notice of department activity and planning
  • Oversee business planning budgeting setting and compliance for Headcount, Investment, and Administrative
  • Develop and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce the organization's environmental impact, conserve resources, and promote sustainable practices
  • Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, waste reduction, and recycling programs
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate sustainability principles into business operations and decision-making processes
• Tertiary Duties
  • Maintain industry knowledge via participation in seminars, conferences, and course work
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits of Working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with direct reporting and matrixed environments, including cultural awareness, engagement, relationship building, and managing sensitive matters required
• Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and effectively prioritize with minimal guidance required
• Expertise in OSHA and other regulatory requirements required
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, written, and oral to ensure clear and concise messaging to key stakeholders and the employee population required
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to collaborate across sites and departments required
• Experienced in ESG programs preferred
• Ability to anticipate and identify potential issues to address early to mitigate or prevent required
• Ability to make difficult decisions under pressure required

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree Required
  • Master Degree Preferred
• 10+ Years of Direct Experience in EHS Required
  • Experience in ESG Preferred
• 7 - 10+ Years of Supervisory Experience Required
• Extensive Knowledge of OSHA Standards Required
• CSP, ASP, OHST, and/or SMS Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Sit
• Stand/walk
• Drive
• Bend/stoop
• Climb, Reach above shoulder
• Kneel/squat
• Balance, Push/Pull
• Crawl/Crouch
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Carry up to 25 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure.
• Ability to operate a computer, cop/fax machine, telephone.
• Communication with employees and field partners will be conducted via phone, email, and in person.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.