Director HSE, NA

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Director of HSE NOrth AMERICA (HR TEAM)

General Overview

The Director HSE NA is a collaborative leadership role that proactively works with a “hands-on” approach through the HSE network in the Business Units and the Operations Excellence teams. This entails driving strategy, development and execution of the Global HSE & Sustainability strategy and HSE goals based on review of data and trends across North America in the areas of general liabilty, and workers compensation claims and costs as well as operational loss prevention and safety metrics.  This is an action-oriented position tasked with identifying risk exposure and work environment variables that need to be addressed to reduce the company’s exposure to increased costs and/or losses as well as focus on actions creating  a positive environment for our teams and customers. . The main functional areas are HSE management, working environment, safety, security, environment, and emergency response.

Essential Functions

• Advise, support and partner with the HSE and Loss Prevention teams in the Business Units to develop, communicate and implement the HSE strategy to reach our goal of zero harm
• Ensure the  HSE strategy supports operational objectives,  is up to date and properly serves  North American and Company needs and objectives.
• Contribute to,  coordinate,  and communicate, and of all health, environmental and safety/security programs
• Identify best HSE and Operational excellence practices, propose prioritization areas based on data and trends
• Support cost-effective business processes and continuous improvement through standardized tools and focus on quality and data analysis.
• Track and report on progress of HSE initiatives in North America.
• Participate in developing HSE Awareness and culture program
• Coordinate and lead North American Emergency response

Required Skills & Competencies

 Have the ability to:

• Collaborate with the Business Unit teams and build effective partnerships with each Business Unit.
• Act as a change agent in HSE and work/shopping place environment when implementing new programs and processes
• Excellent data analysis and root cause analysis skills.
• Understanding of North American general liabilty insurance and workers compensation processes.
• Identify and recommend core opportunities to improve HSE performance and effectiveness.   
• Create content and reporting  as needed to support recommendations  project and program roll outs
• Meet timelines and milestones of the essential job functions 
• Knowledge of North American HSE reporting requirements (e.g. OSHA, CCOHS etc)
• Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary. This may include leading ad-hoc projects, and  supporting emergency response procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership       
• Cooperative / Supportive Team player
• Self-motivated
• Communication & presentation skills
• Analytical mindset  
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Change management
• Problem solving
• Strategic thinking
• Planning and Project Management
• Convenience & fuels retail business acumen and HSE impact on the business

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years in retail operations and/or HSE. Collaboration with teams highly valued
• Bachelor’s degree is valued, but not essential
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft suite
• Possession of a current and valid driver’s license
• Overnight travel throughout the Business Units required, approximately 30-50%
• Ability to speak and write in the English language

Physical Requirements (US only)

The physical requirements described below are examples of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be considered that might assist those individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks and duties.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit (possibly for long periods of a time), talk and/or hear. Ability to operate a keyboard and/or a computer mouse is required.  The employee frequently is required to use his/her hands to handle or grasp items of varying weight. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms.

Work Environment

This role is full-time and based in the Business Unit office, with the expectation of visiting stores 1 day per week.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range. The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES AND /OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

NOTE:  This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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