Director, HSE

Alloy Surfaces Co Inc•Chester Township, PA

About The Position

The Director, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's HSE and regulatory compliance programs. The role develops and executes HSE strategies to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and corporate requirements; leads environmental and safety initiatives; and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. As ASC's senior HSE subject matter expert, the Director partners with operational leaders to proactively identify and mitigate risk while supporting safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations. The position also provides HSE guidance for day-to-day operations. The Director leads HSE programs, teams, training, investigations, inspections, audits, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role manages environmental programs, permits and licenses, HSE budgets and capital projects, and regulatory interfaces. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least eight years of progressive HSE experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment. The role involves occasional lifting or moving objects up to 25 pounds, mostly sitting with occasional walking or standing, computer use, occasional exposure to outdoor elements during site walks, and some travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety/Environmental Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 8 years of progressive HSE experience within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Experience managing hazardous and residual waste programs, wastewater treatment and discharge, stormwater management, EPCRA, and other environmental programs.
Experience implementing OSHA health and safety programs.
Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the facility clearance level.
Knowledge of state and federal regulatory compliance matters relating to safety and environmental issues.
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
Experience developing HSE capital plans and annual goals and objectives.
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication, and negotiating skills.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
Ability to work productively with a wide range of people.
Effective time management and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Ability to train, evaluate, and qualify employees in Safety SOPs.
Demonstrated ability to direct and coordinate others and take decisive action appropriate to the situation and business plan.
Conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and HSE management/reporting software.

Nice To Haves

Safety certifications such as CSP, CIH, SMS, or CHMM.
Background in high-hazard operations.
Experience implementing emergency preparedness and response programs.
Experience supporting chemical, energetic materials, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
Ability to read engineering drawings, building plans, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
ASSE and/or OSHA compliance workshops or seminars.
Environmental regulatory compliance workshops or seminars covering air, stormwater, water, wastewater, RCRA, or DOT.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical expertise in HSE disciplines.
Develop, monitor, and report HSE objectives, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Create and implement HSE vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to improve performance.
Partner with Operations and Maintenance to ensure facilities, equipment, and safety systems are inspected, maintained, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Develop and manage annual HSE operating and capital budgets.
Lead incident investigations using Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) and other structured problem-solving methods; determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
Support emergency preparedness planning and drills.
Conduct routine examinations of operations to evaluate occupational exposure to chemical and physical agents and ergonomic risks.
Lead the Safety Committee.
Develop and implement engineering and administrative controls to eliminate or reduce workplace hazards.
Develop and deliver HSE training programs to ensure employee competency and regulatory compliance.
Develop and lead workplace inspections, audits, and behavioral observation programs.
Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and standards.
Communicate health and safety guidelines to all levels of the organization.
Participate in calls and meetings with HSE Leaders of other Chemring businesses.
Manage applicable business licenses and permits.
Interface with federal, state, and local jurisdictions having authority, auditors, and inspectors as required.
Monitor changes to laws and regulations that may affect the facility and implement procedures or updates to maintain compliance.
Participate in facility, equipment, and work-process design and modification to improve safety and environmental performance, including reviewing and approving Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs).
Lead, coach, and support teams in 5S, Daily Management, Gemba Walks, internal procedural audits, housekeeping audits, hazard hunts, Kaizen events, RCCA, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage hazardous and residual waste, wastewater treatment and discharge, stormwater management, EPCRA compliance, and other environmental programs.
Manage the HSE capital expenditure and project deck, including preparing and presenting annual improvement projects.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and Chemring Operational Framework.
Promote the Group ethos of employees going home safely, Chemring Fundamental Safety Principles, the HSE Framework, and Journey to Zero Harm.
Promote ethical behavior and the Group’s core values, and foster honesty and integrity across ASC.
Comply with applicable government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned.