Jeffrey James Leisner

I am responsible for the supervision, adaptation, and continual improvement of all HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) programs, policies, and procedures. I serve as a consultant resource across all terminal functions to create a safe workplace, with safe people and processes. The BP is a trusted partner and internal consultant, serving as the terminal point of contact for HSSE efforts, and has a seat at the leadership table working on medium to longer-term objectives.

• Responsible for designing practical approaches that support staff to integrate safe behaviors into everyday activity and ensure the principles of HSSE are reflected in business decisions at all levels.
• Through coaching and cross-functional advice, guide managers and their teams in the adoption and implementation of site HSSE management requirements.
• Deliver and implement departmental strategies and key corporate initiatives to drive continuous improvement in maintaining federal, state, and local regulatory compliant programs, incident-free operations, and a safe work environment.
• Lead the HSSE vision, including role modeling great personal and team leadership and taking an active role in ensuring the HSSE Operating System is embedded successfully.
• Lead HSSE efforts to integrate HSSE management systems, root cause analysis and Lean tools into the HSSE landscape at pier and facility.
• Develop and deliver HSSE on the job training programs for generic topics in accordance with the HSE competency plan.
• Maintain working relationships with customers, shipping lines, contractors and vendors, Government agencies and their representatives, trucking communities, terminal departments, and the Union workforce. Ensures internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and visitors comply with relevant legislation and conform to site HSSE standards.
• Author standard operating procedures, root cause analysis, management of change and risk assessment.

• Directs all environmental health and safety compliance programs, policies, and training for 150+ employees.
• Manages FMCSA and DOT compliance for over 27 owner operator drivers transporting goods from the Port of LA & Port of Long Beach.
• Created and implemented all new IIPP & CalOSHA compliant safety procedures and training.
• Accountable for U.S. Customs Bond compliance and both CBP / DHS observations, audits and inspections.
• Maintains C-TPAT compliance for warehouse and yard operations and performs routine audits of business practices.
• Responsible for bringing 260k sq ft facility compliant up to NFPA and LAFD fire safety standards.
• Oversees EPA, AQMD, NFPA, OSHA, CalOSHA and all other government agency compliance.
• Reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs. Also collects BIDs for projects and selects contractors
• Oversees Facilities and Maintenance Department, and Yard Management Department and supports company goals and initiatives for optimal performance.

• Lectures on private and public sector budgeting and financial related course content.
• Evaluates and revises syllabi, lesson plans, and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Uses learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
• Applies various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
• Initiates new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.

• YL-US, Environmental Health and Safety Program Supervisor
• Oversaw all safety compliance for 25+ warehouses, totaling 40 million square feet across the US.
• Managed injury and illness prevention programs (IIPP) for over 40 direct report managers.
• Supervised incident investigations for policy compliance and facilitates training for employees.
• Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
• Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
• Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.
• Reviewed monthly safety operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.

• Managed the development and implementation of over 5,000 academic curriculums
• Facilitated new initiatives with multiple departments to improve retention and persistence.
• Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
• Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
• Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
• Provided comprehensive support services encompassing career and personal goals of student.

• Managed constituent relations and conducted policy analysis and municipal code evaluations.
• Coordinated response efforts to community leaders and businesses experiencing conflicts.
• Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.

• Assisted in the cultivation of relationships with public officials, regional stakeholders, and community partners, on transit related issues, projects, policies, initiatives, and funding
• Supported public relations and external communication efforts to maintain relationships with community leaders.
• Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.
• Developed and strengthened working relationships with key influencers across organization and in industry to support public relations and business objectives.
• Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.

• Managed quality checks of over 100,000 specialized products from overseas production.
• Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
• Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
• Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
• Created and maintained several databases to track statistical data.