Job Tittle-West Regional EHS Lead
Duration- Full Time
Positions- 1
Job Description
- Collaborate with operational management, develop strategies and provide oversight and/or assist operational personnel in the performance of various types of assessments (i.e., job task risk assessments, PPE assessments, Job exposure profiles, raw material introduction, etc.) Monitor implementation of actions to address improvement opportunities of the EHS management system.
- Oversee implementation of the Company’s EHS management systems strategy within the region, coordinating with the Safety, Health and Training Lead, environmental & ESG Lead, and the High-Risk Programs and Compliance Lead.
- Leads the regional EHS team. Engages in the role of “player/coach” performing as a site EHS Lead as well as directing work in their region. Supervises, coaches, and mentors the professional development of regional EHS staff.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline: Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Toxicology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Chemistry, Biology, or science-related field.
- Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CIT, CHMM, NEBOSH,) preferred
Experience
- 10-15 years in progressive EHS roles with a strong focus on safety and health required. At least 5 years of working in a manufacturing environment as a safety professional is preferred.
- Strong background in and knowledge of USA federal, state, and local EHS requirements and industry standards/best practices. Mexico, Holland, EU, and Thai knowledge is a plus.
Skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability for strong collaboration and proactive and creative problem-solving.
- Effective change agent with the ability to influence management to take appropriate actions.
- Solid interpersonal and verbal/written skills.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with all levels of the organization
- Must be successful in managing in a team-oriented environment and be able to work effectively in a matrix organization.
- Fluent in English; Spanish, Thai, or Dutch a plus.
