Director - Environmental Health & Safety

About the role

You will join us as a visionary leader responsible for increasing our "Culture of Safety" across Hypertherm Associates global footprint with a focus on risk mitigation through re-engineering of manufacturing processes, health and safety program development and deployment, environmental compliance and safety performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rolling 5-year global safety strategy to support our corporate strategy and safety vision in collaboration with regional, functional, and business teams.
• Lead a team of highly-talented EH&S Managers responsible for maintaining adherence to all applicable environmental, safety, and occupational health standards and providing required safety training and certification to Associates globally.
• Identify and implement innovations in the deployment of safety initiatives and practices using data-driven insights and trend analyses to inform operational decision-making related to process and capital investments.
• Lead our Global Safety Council.
• Embrace and grow our network of Safety Champions across our organization through experiential learning and formal training.
• Develop and implement safety management systems, increasing the integration of Environmental Health and Safety programs and policies into our organization's daily operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in a related field (engineering preferred), and 10+ years of progressive, strategic Environmental Health and Safety leadership.
• Experience leading and expanding "culture of safety" programs within a multi-site manufacturing company.
• Proven experience implementing and using Safety Management Systems.
• Progressively leading companies and the ability to lead through impact & influence.
• Experience interfacing with all levels of regulatory agencies.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong analytical skills.

Preferred Experience

• 15 years of progressive experience in safety management, including the senior leadership of the safety organization at a global, multi-site manufacturing company.
• Ergonomic injury prevention experience.
• OSHA VPP Star certification experience.

Location

Hanover, New Hampshire (Relocation Assistance available)

Travel

10-15%

Benefits

• Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 55 years
• Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy
• Profit-Sharing & Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
• Five days/year Community Service Time
• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
• Gym facilities open 24/7 with free fitness classes
• Onsite primary health clinic

Pay

$138,064.00-$230,108.00 Annual

Equal Opportunity Employer

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment.