EH&S Associate Director

nVent•New Berlin, WI

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position plays an essential role as a part of the Global Integrated Supply Chain function, optimally building bridges across functions, and delivering on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) commitments. Success relies heavily on impactful coordination and collaboration with internal team members. This role supports our Electrical Connections segment. nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience leading safety and environmental management systems.
Previous experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment with a matrix reporting structure.
Proven ability to influence without authority, lead change, and achieve results through cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time, domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master's level education preferred.
Multi-country and multi-cultural work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Be the EHS segment champion who drives compliance and continuous improvement across multiple facilities and cultures.
Responsibility for the global coordination, alignment, harmonization, standard process sharing and communication on EHS programs.
Develop strategic plans in collaboration with business and functional needs; implement, monitor, analyze and report on EHS initiatives and progress.
Develop and apply EHS policies, tools and procedures.
Lead environmental processes to ensure company and regulatory requirements are met in relation to permitting obligations, discharge and emissions limits as well as hazardous/special waste management.
Drive environmental sustainability progress through identification and completion of projects supporting nVent 2030 sustainability targets.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and proactively close related gaps and deficiencies.
Engage key collaborators, including plant leaders and personnel, in the identification, development and implementation of EHS / programs that will positively impact the organization.
Lead EHS audits, inspections, investigations and reporting.
Implement Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) achieving respective ISO external certifications for focus facilities.

Benefits

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
Pay Transparency
Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.