Director, Global EHS

Mine Safety Appliances Inc, (MSA)•Cranberry Township, PA

42d

About The Position

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Occupational Health, Environmental Management, EHS or related field
10 years' experience implementing and managing EHS programs or related functions / areas for manufacturing /operations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to build relationships and to influence others
Ability to understand internal customer needs and align with required regulations to achieve desired results
Deep knowledge of EHS directives, regulations, and standards across the US, EU, and other major markets
Strong strategic decision making to align with regional and functional business goals
Ability to drive execution across diverse groups in different cultures
Excellent Project Management Skills with the ability to get work done through others
Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree (Master's, MBA)
EHS-related licenses
ISO14001/45001
Bilingual preferred (German, French, etc)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an EHS programs and drive functional excellence to protect the health and safety of all MSA associates worldwide.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of MSA's Global EHS programs, establishing a strong safety culture and promoting consistent EHS behaviors across all sites
Provide strategic direction through global directives, policies, training programs, and tools to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company-mandated practices, while fostering behavioral change initiatives that embed safety as a core value across MSA
Lead the identification and deployment of protocols to safeguard associate health against major global risks such as pandemic viruses, severe seasonal illnesses, environmental disturbances (air or water pollution), and other hazards
Guide the design and implementation of behavior-based and engineering-based controls, reinforcing safe practices and proactive risk prevention enterprise-wide
Lead the oversight of the global EHS budget and resource allocation, ensuring programs are adequately funded and staffed to achieve strategic objectives and operational excellence
Benchmark and develop leading-edge metrics, auditing tools, and reporting methods for all MSA sites globally. Ensure accuracy of OSHA/EHS reporting and other relevant data, and provide appropriate reports to the Executive Leadership Team
Monitor the effectiveness of EHS programs and company culture, recommending corrective actions when necessary by identifying deficiencies, areas needing loss control, risk analysis, compliance attention, or company-wide behavior change
Provide guidance on facility security and verify that emergency response plans exist where required
Act as the primary MSA representative for audits and any other regulatory agency interactions
Responsible for being identified as the MSA contact person for external inquiries other than routine requests for information. Facilitate internal activities to respond to these inquiries and communicate internally and externally as needed
Interfaces with government officials on matters related to EHS and regulatory compliance as needed
Develop EHS associates globally, ensuring each location has competent personnel trained in EHS to drive MSA's Global Safety Program for their respective associates
Provide expert guidance on key EHS areas, including OSHA compliance, worker safety programs, Lock-out Tag-out / equipment guarding, facility security, accident prevention and incident investigation, medical/case management, and regulatory compliance for country- or region-specific requirements