Sr. Director HSE & Ops Excellence

Seaboard Energy•Merriam, KS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director of HSE and Operations Excellence will be the owner and driver of developing and implementing a comprehensive HSE program and Operating Management System while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This strategic role requires a deep understanding of operating management systems, continuous improvement methodologies, process safety management, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
15+ years of experience in progressive operations leadership roles with a focus on operational excellence and/or HSE.
Working knowledge of multiple operations disciplines (i.e., operations, quality systems, HSE, Lean/Six Sigma tools, etc.) amongst products, including experience leading the implementation of lean manufacturing, kaizen methodology and productions systems.
Ability to work across the network with strong influencing skills to achieve desired results without direct reporting responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience in gathering and analyzing business data and key performance indicators for senior level leadership teams.
Ability to read and write clear, accurate and concise reports and business correspondence using standard Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, regulators, consultants, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the business plan and strategy for the HSE function.
Develop, implement, and oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and policies.
Commission and drive quality in process hazard analyses (PHA) and ensure follow-up on recommendations.
Develop and ensure compliance management systems are in place and monitored.
Evaluate operations and ensure development and implementation of policies, procedures, and training programs related to HSE to achieve consistency throughout the Seaboard Energy facilities.
Develop, optimize, and implement operations excellence strategies, policies, and procedures that drive process improvement and increase efficiency and productivity.
Develop and implement a continuous improvement (CI) program and own the implementation of the program in all locations across the organization.
Oversee the development and implementation of the operating management system, including regulatory compliance.
Develop a culture of collaboration and ensure that best practices are shared across the organization.
Provide hands-on leadership and facilitation of CI initiatives across the organization and work directly with local plant leaders to assess, prioritize, and implement CI actions.
Facilitate training and development to build CI toolkits (i.e., process mapping, root cause analysis, etc.) and drive consistent methodologies across the network.
Direct local plant GAP assessments and collaborate with site leadership to implement action items.
Set and drive expectations of disciplined operations through development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training programs to train and mentor all skilled crafts in the plants.