The Sr. Director of Global EH&S will provide expert EH&S leadership to the company’s various food production businesses in North America and Europe to ensure that the company operates in a safe and environmentally sound manner. This position is responsible for working in a collaborative manner with other country/local EH&S and operational personnel to drive continuous improvements in safety performance as shown through reductions in injury rates and severity levels and the development of a positive and sustainable safety culture. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing the execution of environmental programs and regulatory compliance across the organization.

This position has a direct impact on the well-being of our employees, the perception of our customers and neighbors, and the financial performance of our Company; as such, the individual must possess an in-depth knowledge of EH&S regulations and management methods, along with an ability to communicate with a wide variety of people and influence actions. This position also works closely with other management groups worldwide and outside contractors and provides direction and support as well as monitoring for results. This position will require substantial global travel (up to 50%).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works collaboratively to develop the global environmental, health & safety strategies to support overall corporate objectives. Works with local EH&S and operations personnel to ensure strategy execution.
Provides expert advice and guidance to local EH&S and operations personnel on changes in local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring compliance at all levels.
Works with local EH&S and operations personnel to identify and analyze factors that are creating workplace injuries and implement effective control measures.
Provide guidance and direction to company leadership on EH&S strategies to achieve business objectives.
Conducts appropriate analysis and reports results for key EH&S metrics to drive reductions in illnesses & injuries.
Take the leading role in planning, developing, and implementing EH&S policies and procedures.
Works across EH&S and operations groups to share best practices and standardize processes & programs.
Coordinates with the company's U.S. Workers’ Compensation provider to ensure compliance to state regulations and minimizes corporate liability through active case management. Also, collaborates with General Counsel and SVP Corporate Services as appropriate in the legal settlement of workers’ compensation claims.
Develops and monitors the training of employees to increase proficiency and compliance with established OSHA and environmental processes and regulations.
Manages and oversees compliance with air permits and other discharge permits in accordance with applicable environmental registrations including Process Safety Management, Risk Management Program, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, and Storm water programs.
Acts as coordinator during environmental emergencies.
Manages various company industrial hygiene programs including the respiratory protection program, hearing conservation program, and the hazard communication program.
Audits global facilities for safety and environmental compliance.
Develops and monitors key safety and environmental metrics to monitor processes for corrective action as needed.
Develops and maintains the annual expense budget and forecasts for all areas of responsibility.
Coach and guide local safety personnel during interactions with OSHA and provide guidance in developing written correspondence.
Serve as the company’s primary contact with each country’s regulatory agency (e.g., US OSHA, UK Health and Safety Executive, Canada’s Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Germany’s DGUV Occupational Safety and Health Act, and Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Employment, Labour, and Social Dialogue).
Partner with and involve legal department on regulatory matters.
Promoting continuous improvement efforts in the EH&S function, integrating tactical and strategic EH&S planning.
Manage and ensure the Company’s EH&S data collection systems are in place.
Provide written reports on EH&S results and EH&S updates to senior management periodically to apprise leaders of progress and any critical issues.
Provide business units and senior management with guidance on short- and long-term safety strategies to reduce incident frequency and severity. This includes recommendation on metric tracking, safety initiatives, enhanced employee engagement, and effective communication strategies.
Manage EH&S due diligence of potential business acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or other appropriate disciplines.
Certified Safety Professional
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the safety and environmental field supporting manufacturing environments, including five years of leadership experience, with global experience preferred.
Strong lean and continuous improvement experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.
Working knowledge of safety, workers’ compensation and environmental state and federal regulations.
Must be willing to travel both domestic and international.
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.
Ability to adapt well to fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High degree of computer literacy.
Proven ability to formulate and execute large scale company-wide policies and processes.
Strong influencing and leadership skills designed to resolve complex company issues and affect behavioral change.
Excellent collaboration skills in working with subject matter experts to develop and implement safety policies and procedures throughout the organization.
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills to manage and execute large scale safety projects with high financial impact to the company.
Strong ability to communicate programs effectively within all levels of management and throughout the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manage one or more direct reports.
Work requires supervising and monitoring work performance of direct reports including making final decisions on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed.
Develop functional responsibilities of individuals that report to this position and ensure that best-in class output is created.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Typical work in office environment but will spend significant amount of time in manufacturing plants which can be cold/hot environments.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Substantial global travel required (up to 50%).

Expectations:

Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality, and Growth.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

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