Director, Health, Safety & Environment (OH, MO, MN, TX)

STERIS Corporation•Mentor, OH

1d•$124,738 - $161,425•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Safety & Environment Director is responsible for strategic development, organization and implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) systems, policies, and procedures for multiple STERIS business units within the Global Operations business segment. This includes but is not limited to: Effective direction of HSE training programs, compliance assessments; Ensures compliance with STERIS and government regulatory standards and ensures maintenance of all health and safety records and environmental reporting requirements; Communicate strategic direction and company related HSE matters to management; Provide directions to HSE staff over the full range of their duties and responsibilities, with respect to inspections, audits, report recommendations, changes in legislation and advice obtained from other sources. The individual will be an integral team member of the business unit’s HSE teams in terms of alignment and implementation of STERIS requirements. The individual will also be an active and participative team member of the various corporate HSE teams and HSE Council. This position is 100% on site and may be based at one of several STERIS manufacturing locations, including Mentor, Ohio; Plymouth, Minnesota; Conroe, Texas; or St. Louis, Missouri. Up to 50% domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred in Occupational Health and Safety, healthcare, Engineering/Science, or related field)
Minimum 12 years of progressive HSE management experience with at least 5 years of direct people management. Experience would include partnering with business units to develop HSE strategy, implementing programs, and driving improvements in health and safety key performance indicators.
Minimum 15 years’ experience in lieu of degree.
Experience in performing industrial hygiene surveys with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

Professional Certification (CIH, CSP or equivalent)
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to work independently.
Strong leadership, managerial, facilitation, training, and mentoring skills.
Strong project/problem resolution skills.
Supervisory experience.
Strong people management skills
Working knowledge of Safety and Health Management Systems (ISO 45001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001).
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with ability to manage site-level, regional operational and senior management relationships.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a regional / global team.
Able to demonstrate effective training development and delivery.
Highly effective communication skills; written and oral.
Confident with the use of IT systems, e-learning platforms, and software. Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, databases, and function specific software.

Responsibilities

Provide HSE leadership, support, and guidance to the Global Operation team(s) to achieve HSE compliance and HSE strategic plan alignment and process improvement objectives.
Contribute to the development and implementation of STERIS HSE Policies, Performance Standards, and Guidelines through active participation in the STERIS HSE Council and other related team meetings.
Maintain knowledge & awareness of HSE legislation emerging risks, and report changes that may impact the business. Support the development of effective response strategies.
Coordinate the business segment’s HSE Legal Register.
Manage HSE team members to ensure the effective delivery of the HSE strategy, objectives, and deliverables.
Develop, implement, and monitor Occupational Health medical surveillance programs.
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the business segment’s HSE management systems, including policies, procedures, safe working instructions, guidance, information, and HSE updates to address relevant business unit needs.
Develop, monitor, and maintain HSE management systems that are equivalent and aligned to the ISO 45001 and 14001 voluntary standards.
Facilitate and supports the Global Operations in achieving and maintaining OSHA VPP and/or Identify gaps and potential improvements in HSE management systems, developing and implementing actions to eliminate gaps.
Manage the development, completion, and ongoing review of HSE risk assessments, advising on the suitability and application of risk control measures, identify and report on inadequately controlled risks and non-compliance with statutory or internal non-compliance.
Support collection, analysis, and communications of HSE performance data HSE metrics, identifying areas of concern and reporting performance through dashboards and other means to ensure appropriate actions. Provide support to the business segment regarding HSE incidents, injury reporting & investigation, and ensure that all injuries, incidents and near misses are reported and investigated in accordance with STERIS policy
Work closely with STERIS training teams to develop and deliver a comprehensive, interactive blended HSE learning approach, including e-learning, coaching, toolbox talks, bite-size training, workbooks, workshops, and classroom-based learning.
Continually assess, set, and monitor employee training needs and required HSE competencies, developing and maintaining appropriate training matrix plans.
Provides behavior-based safety leadership and execution of related programs, training, and measures of success.
Monitor and report on training completion, performance, and compliance, using feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
Oversee business segment’s HSE audit and self-assessment programs, conduct audits / reviews and report on audit findings, making recommendations for corrective actions.
Support Workers Compensation claims management.
Lead effective HSE communication using monthly safety calls, internal intranet, newsletters, internal publications, and other engagement initiatives to improve employee awareness, competency, and safety performance.
Use Lean methodology to drive improvements in HSE programs.
Provide support and guidance for the control of occupational exposures.
Drive continuous improvement and deliver strong results from behavoral based processes.
Manage environmental compliance, including conducting reviews, to ensure business units are fully compliant with relevant environmental requirements.
Prepare and implement communications based upon existing, new and/or revisions to existing environmental regulations of the country(s) in which the businesses operate.
Support business segment Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive disclosures.
Coordinate business segment’s HSE Legal Register.
Provides direction to HSE managers and staff to ensure that health, safety/environmental, training, injury management and related policies, procedures and programs are implemented and enforced by providing proactive training, counseling and advice on health and safety issues.
Coach and mentor HSE professionals and other key staff to achieve professional growth and improved business performance; participate in the selection and performance management of these individuals.
Provide leadership and direction for cross-functional safety committees within business units.
Partners with STERIS counterparts in other business units and/or geographic locations to further strategic and tactical goals of STERIS.
Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; recruits, trains and evaluates HSE staff.
Develops budget recommendations and manages the appropriate expenditure of allocated funding.