Director, Health and Safety

About the Role

The Director, Health and Safety is accountable for providing leadership and creating a vision for HWI's companywide Health and Safety programs and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company objectives including audits, corrective actions, training, and injury prevention.

Responsibilities

• Lead HWI's Health and Safety program(s) in line with the Calderys global policy, protocols, and initiatives; adhere to company and regulatory requirements; remain abreast of safety and health laws and practices to be the company’s subject matter expert.
• Review, draft, and implement companywide Health and Safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations; partner with manufacturing teams to remain compliant with all Health and Safety programs.
• Deliver Health and Safety training programs to develop H&S culture and enhance industrial team H&S performance in line with the group operational excellence continuous improvement program.
• Coordinate and/or conduct facility Health and Safety compliance reviews and audits; partner with management in incident investigations, ensuring appropriate processes are followed; develop and monitor quality and consistency of incident investigation and reporting process.
• Develop and control the department budget.
• Provide updates to the executive team on health & safety issues and performance.
• Collaborate with the global Calderys H&S team to develop and implement policies, protocols, procedures, and initiatives.
• Take ownership of Key Performance Indicators and reporting for HWI Health & Safety.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Environmental, Safety, or related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience with environmental and health/safety compliance for multiple locations, including program development, implementation, and management.
• Knowledge of applicable government regulations, OSHA, workers' compensation, and industry practices.
• Ability to prepare regulatory environmental reports and permits.
• Computer operation skills (MS Office, QAD accounting system or similar products).
• Ability to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and a sense of urgency.
• Exceptional analytical, investigative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; presentation and training skills are a must.
• Business travel required, up to 40% of the time.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time sitting, talking, or hearing and using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and tasting or smelling.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
• Vision: Requires close and peripheral vision.
• Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time working in an office setting with limited exposure to wet or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, vibration, explosives, or at risk of electrical shock or radiation.
• Noise: Requires exposure to loud noise.