The Vice President, Behavioral & Organizational Safety is an energetic and dynamic leader who will be the catalyst for transforming NFI’s safety culture. He/she will be a strategic partner to Operational and Functional leadership and understand their businesses, challenges and opportunities. He/she will collaboratively develop and own all activities to improve safety culture and performance. The safety-specific areas required for this role include but are not limited to: occupational safety, process safety, transportation safety, environmental compliance, product quality, and training and development. The VP will build and lead a team of safety professionals who provide both front-line and high-level regional field consultation and support. He/she will work closely with the broader Enterprise Risk Management organization with significant collaboration with Regulatory & Compliance division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion the development and implementation of a Behavioral Safety & Organizational safety culture and management system
• Serve as a key member of the Enterprise Risk Management Leadership Team and collaborate closely with operational and functional leadership regarding behavioral safety and organizational policies and practices
• Champion efforts to increase Safety’s presence and importance across all parts of the organization and drive Safety as a vital component of NFI’s culture
• Champion activities designed to empower all employees to take ownership of their personal safety and that of their co-workers
• Manage Safety department budget
• Develop training for employees on a wide range of safety topics including, driver training, product hazards and handling, safe work practices, first aid, emergency response, regulatory compliance and other topics
• Support Sales by providing assistance with safety-related customer requests and advising on safety and compliance-related product/service offerings
• Work with Regulatory & Compliance in developing and implementing an audit program aimed at ensuring that all assets and facilities maintain compliance with corporate and regulatory authority policy
• Ensure Management and employees are educated on what constitutes a safety incident, and that serious near misses are reported and investigated, including root cause determination and establishment of appropriate corrective action
• Lead Risk Control and prevention initiatives: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), facility safety equipment, vehicle/trailer safety equipment, etc.
• Develop key performance indicators for evaluating Behavioral & Organizational Safety performance. Prepare ongoing Management Reports to measure and asses and track performance.
• Work with Regulatory & Compliance to promote compliance with Corporate Safety Policy
• Managing the transition of acquired companies and new business to a desired NFI safety culture.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Support, consult and work with Corporate, Divisional and Operational Leadership in driving behavioral safety programing. This position will influence decisions on all risk control related matters.
• External: Work with insurers, brokers, regulators, consultants, lawyers on managing safety behavior and performance. Represent NFI within industry, peer groups and organizations.