Bilingual: HSE Lead

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

*Required: Fully Bilingual

*Based onsite M-F 3:30pm-12am

Position Purpose

The HSE Lead monitors production floor activity enforcing Safety First compliance for all production employees. Partners with plant leadership to execute health, safety and environmental initiatives, performs safety audits, ensures adherence to GAP safety and environmental SOPs to comply with all corporate policies, goals and objectives.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Monitors production floor activity and ensure plant personnel operate within CHEP safety guidelines. 
• Assist with maintaining compliance with local, State, and Federal environmental regulations. 
• Executes all GAP (CHEP safety program) strategies and program initiatives.
• Track performance on safety and report to supervisors and management.
• Supports the training and development of team members to meet corporate health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Maintain safety documents for all plant personnel.
• Lead safety committee and review all pending safety or environmental concerns, risks and develop mitigation plans accordingly.
• Support and at times lead group projects targeting safety systems and manufacturing improvements.
• Work with Regional HSE Specialist and site leadership to address plant risks.
• Perform orientation safety training and walkthroughs for all new hires.
• Contributes to driving continuous improvement at the plant and strengthen internal policies, procedures, and systems around safety.

Measures

• GAP Level
• Injury Management Process
• HSE Validation Exercise

Authority/ Decision Making: As it relates to safety with plant leadership approval

Challenges

• Working independently
• Working across and within the matrix
• Provides hands-on leadership as a working lead

Key contacts

• Plant Managers, Directors, HSE, Customers, Vendors

Qualifications/Experience

• High School diploma -or- equivalent

• Prior experience in a safety role in a manufacturing environment

• Strong customer focus orientation
• Demonstrated success in delivering strong employee relations
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience monitoring HSE performance and programs

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to manage quality processes and motivate a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking ability
• Comfort with Microsoft Suites, including, but not limited to: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

​Physical Requirements & Working conditions

• May require standing for long periods of time, intermittent stooping/bending, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulder, and repetitively rotating hand/wrist/forearm with or without accommodation. 
• The role involves working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures may occur.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Languages Required: English; Desired: Spanish

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Environmental Health And Safety, Health And Safety, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Management Systems, Industrial Hygiene, Initiative, Problem Solving, Process Safety, Product Safety, Safety Guidelines, Training Delivery

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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