Sr. Director, Global Engineering and EHS

Endo•Hazelwood, MO

About The Position

The Senior Director of Global Engineering & EHS leads Engineering and Environmental Health & Safety across Par Health. The role manages the company’s capital program and governance, oversees capital projects to meet budget and schedule, provides technical support to manufacturing sites, and develops site master plans and engineering standards. It also builds technical capability across corporate and site engineering teams and promotes efficient spending on capital equipment, engineering, and construction services. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment and environmental regulatory compliance across the company. It develops and sustains EHS programs, policies, and procedures; drives continuous improvement; conducts risk assessments; and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role works with stakeholders across the business, oversees EHS strategy and business partnering, leads prevention-based initiatives and sustainability efforts, and interacts with regulatory authorities where appropriate. The role interfaces with Global Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and executive leadership. It has direct reports in Engineering and EHS, as well as dotted-line personnel across the network. The work is primarily in an office, with periods in API and final-dosage manufacturing areas where site-specific PPE is required. Some manufacturing areas are not climate controlled, and travel of up to 30% may be required.

Requirements

BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, EHS, or Chemistry.
10–15 years of experience in healthcare, preferably in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing.
Capital engineering management experience.
In-depth experience applying EHS systems in pharmaceutical organizations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead and direct diverse, multisite teams.
Proficiency with project management and safety reporting programs.
Ability to work in manufacturing areas requiring site-specific PPE.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage Par Health’s capital program and develop a strategic plan for capital expenditure requirements.
Provide engineering expertise to the manufacturing network and develop capital expenditure management tools and metrics.
Represent global operations in property risk management activities.
Support development of site master plans for all manufacturing plants, covering long-range growth, compliance, and investment needs.
Engage external vendors to provide engineering expertise when required.
Work with business stakeholders to identify engineering support requirements.
Oversee capital project implementation in accordance with engineering project management principles, budgets, and schedules.
Develop and embed engineering standards across the manufacturing network and build technical capability within corporate and site engineering teams.
Develop and implement an EHS strategy that supports Par Health’s risk profile.
Develop and implement an EHS Business Partner structure to support stakeholders.
Establish measures to monitor progress toward EHS goals and execute strategic EHS plans, goals, and objectives.
Apply appropriate tools and assessments during equipment and product design, development, and manufacturing.
Oversee EHS compliance and identify, manage, and eliminate EHS systems-related compliance issues.
Interact with national, state, and local authorities where appropriate.
Lead and report on prevention-based EHS management initiatives for manufacturing and administrative processes.
Lead sustainability initiatives supporting regulatory, commercial, and social responsibility requirements.
Work with departments to develop, implement, and sustain EHS programs, policies, and procedures that protect workers and the environment.