Yusen Terminals LLC (“YTI”, based in Terminal Island (Los Angeles), CA, is wholly owned by Ocean Network Express (ONE), with office headquarters in Singapore.
YTI operates a state-of-the-art marine container terminal in the Port of Los Angeles. YTI was established in 1991 at the Port’s Berths 212-218. The services we provide are stevedoring and terminal operations for Premier Alliance (ONE, HMM and Yang Ming lines) as well as slot chartering from Evergreen, CMA-CGM, APL, COSCO and OOCL. We also have independent vessel operators Cool Carrier and Hapag Lloyd. As a full-service marine terminal, YTI provides modern technology, equipment, on-dock rail, storage facilities and Alternative Maritime Power (AMP®). YTI’s highly experienced management team are devoted to efficient cargo handling with a focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction. We currently operate 10 Post Panamax Gantry cranes including 6 state-of-the-art Super Post Panamax Gantry cranes. YTI is focused on giving all our customers a reliable “Best-in-Class” service delivery as well as a complete suite of marine terminal services to the shipping and transportation community.
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Overview:
Join Yusen Terminals, a leader in marine terminal operations at the port of Los Angeles. We are seeking a visionary Director of Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) to drive safety excellence, sustainability and compliance across our operations. This is a succession role for the VP of HSSE – ideal for a strategic leader ready to make an impact.
What you will do:
- All employees have the responsibility to plan and execute our work in ways that prevent injuries. It is an expectation we lead by example and require all employees to adhere to our safety procedures.
- Lead HSSE programs and foster a culture of safety excellence.
- Oversee compliance with OSHA, EPA, USCG, and PCMSC regulations.
- Drive zero-emissions and sustainability initiatives.
- Manage environmental programs and security operations.
- Collaborate with operations and executive leadership to integrate safety into business strategy.
- Lead and contribute to overall Environmental issues and Safety excellence by providing technical assistance.
- Collaborate with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to support the execution of the Facility Security Plan (FSP) and compliance with USCG regulations.
- Help oversee and manage performance of the terminal’s third-party security vendor (ACS).
- Assist in monitoring and managing environmental compliance programs, including SWPPP, SPCC, AMP, TRU, hazardous waste, and air quality regulations.
- Support the VP in driving YTI’s zero-emissions strategy, including ZE equipment adoption and infrastructure.
- Lead, Develop, implement safety-related training and maintain Training master calendar (Track training for GST (3yrs), CPRD (2yrs), Hazardous Awareness, Haz Wopper, EAP, IIPP, Heat Illness, SPCC, SWPPP).
- Lead by example and demonstrate YTI’s core values of Caring, Collaboration, and Commitment.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years’ management experience in logistics or maritime industry preferred; manufacturing or distribution background
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in HSSE leadership positions with at least five years in a senior management position, preferably in maritime, logistics, or heavy industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Executive communication and influencing skills.
- Safety professional with operations experience with preferred experience:
- Facilities management
- Environmental
- Sustainability efforts including grant management
- Security
- Worker’s compensation and general liability claims experience
- Military experience a plus
- Effective people management skills (e.g. planning, organizing, recruiting, controlling and leading individual staff and teams)
- Strong knowledge of behavioral safety programs, environmental compliance systems, and emergency response protocols.
- In depth knowledge of relevant HSSE laws, regulations, policies and standards
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across operational teams to embed a culture of safety and compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, policies, and training materials.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting related to safety and environmental metrics.
- Strategic mindset, ability to drive strategic initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Possess excellent executive communication skills with the courage to stand alone/have an independent point of view, even if others disagree
- Ability to make the complex simple, identify where problems are occurring and deploy a robust root cause to improve processes; experience driving continuous improvement
- Proven track-record of managing large, complex organizations or functions
- Comfortable and skilled in multitasking, responsive, quick, able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Influencing skills, able to sell, propose, convince, and influence peers, managers, the leadership team and employees at large to adopt new practices, change and improve.
- Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively with all functional support areas such as Operations, HR, Labor Relations, M&R, Commercial/Business Strategy.
What you get:
We have built a team who love what they do and share a passion for the terminal business. We encourage continuous learning and improvement, share knowledge and ideas freely, and have a dynamic and open culture.
And, if that is not enough, how about this list:
- Work for a company in one of the coolest industries in the world
- Competitive salary: $175,000 to $225,000 + Bonus
- Great leadership team that truly believes in people and treating them well
- Paid-Time-Off – 21 days to start as a new hire
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision for employee and family
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- STD/LTD
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Pension Plan
- Group Legal
- EAP services