Global Director Health & Safety

O-IPerrysburg, OH
$170,000 - $220,000Remote

About The Position

This position will be recognized as the global subject matter expert and functional area lead for Health and Safety. This position is responsible for providing technical expertise, direction and coaching for health and safety processes and practices. The candidate will need global health and safety experience within a manufacturing environment, including multi-site and multi-country operations. This position will also work closely with the Global EHS Team to develop and drive O-I’s Health and Safety cultural journey.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or equivalent
  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment performing Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety activities or similar related experience
  • CSP, CIH or CHMM or equivalent certification required
  • Fluent in English required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety processes and practices and successful implementation through hands on activities.
  • Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with site/regional leadership and site health & safety professionals as a business partner.
  • Proven capability to drive significant changes in a multinational and multicultural environment
  • Ability to creatively resolve problems and identify solutions through collaboration when required.
  • Ability to prioritize work with limited direction from supervisor.
  • Proficiency in written and oral communications skills.
  • Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office software.
  • This role requires heavy travel, up to 75%.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in health and safety or other discipline preferred
  • Spanish proficiency is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the development and the implementation of O-I global policies and procedures.
  • Provides the plants with “hands on” coaching and support.
  • Monitors health and safety performance with a data driven approach, identifies trends and patterns, acts proactively.
  • Drives “culture change” through leading by example, coaching, mentoring, and engaging people at all levels.
  • Develops EHS capabilities across the organization.
  • Ensures plants have proper tools and resources to progress in Health and Safety.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert on health and safety.
  • Identifies and shares best practices.
  • Oversee health and safety legal compliance (regulatory horizon scanning).
  • Conducts training activities.

Benefits

  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage
  • Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan
  • Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
  • Weekly Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
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