Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in a related field (engineering preferred)
10+ years of progressive, strategic Environmental Health and Safety leadership
Experience leading and expanding culture of safety programs in multi-site manufacturing
Proven experience implementing and utilizing Safety Management Systems
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
Strong analytical and organizational skills for managing multiple tasks and priorities
Responsibilities
Develop a global safety strategy aligned with corporate goals and safety vision
Lead a team of EH&S Managers ensuring compliance with standards and safety training
Identify and implement safety innovations using data-driven insights
Lead the Global Safety Council and network of Safety Champions
Develop and integrate safety management systems into daily operations
Benefits
100% employee-owned company for over 55 years
Stable organization with a no-layoff philosophy
Profit-Sharing & Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
Five days/year Community Service Time
Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
24/7 gym facilities with free fitness classes
Onsite primary health clinic
Full Job Description
Director, Environmental Health & Safety
As Hypertherm Associates Director - Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), 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.
Hypertherm Associates has five VPP Star locations in New Hampshire and is nationally recognized as a workplace safety leader and a best place to work both regionally and nationally.
You will be responsible for strengthening our "culture of safety" by:
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.
Who you are and the experience you bring:
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
Experience 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 that differentiates you:
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 you can expect with a career at Hypertherm:
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
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$138,064.00-$230,108.00 AnnualThis is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.
