nVent

EH&S Associate Director

nVent$146K — $271K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field; MBA or master's level education preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience leading safety and environmental management systems.
  • Previous experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment with a matrix reporting structure.
  • Proven ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional collaboration.
  • Multi-country and multi-cultural work experience preferred.
  • Ability to travel at least 50% of the time, domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Be the EHS segment champion driving compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate and align global EHS programs across multiple facilities.
  • Develop and implement strategic EHS plans with business needs.
  • Create and apply EHS policies, tools, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations regarding permitting and waste management.
  • Drive progress on environmental sustainability initiatives for nVent 2030 targets.
  • Engage plant leaders in developing and implementing effective EHS programs.
  • Lead EHS audits, inspections, and reporting processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement and various leave options.
  • Well-being program and backup care services.
  • Legal and identity theft protection.
Full Job Description

This position plays an essential role as a part of the Global Integrated Supply Chain function, optimally building bridges across functions, and delivering on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) commitments. Success relies heavily on impactful coordination and collaboration with internal team members. This role supports our Electrical Connections segment.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

  • Be the EHS segment champion who drives compliance and continuous improvement across multiple facilities and cultures.
  • Responsibility for the global coordination, alignment, harmonization, standard process sharing and communication on EHS programs.
  • Develop strategic plans in collaboration with business and functional needs; implement, monitor, analyze and report on EHS initiatives and progress.
  • Develop and apply EHS policies, tools and procedures.
  • Lead environmental processes to ensure company and regulatory requirements are met in relation to permitting obligations, discharge and emissions limits as well as hazardous/special waste management.
  • Drive environmental sustainability progress through identification and completion of projects supporting nVent 2030 sustainability targets.
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and proactively close related gaps and deficiencies.
  • Engage key collaborators, including plant leaders and personnel, in the identification, development and implementation of EHS / programs that will positively impact the organization.
  • Lead EHS audits, inspections, investigations and reporting.
  • Implement Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) achieving respective ISO external certifications for focus facilities.

YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field; MBA or master's level education preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience leading safety and environmental management systems.
  • Previous experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment with a matrix reporting structure.
  • Proven ability to influence without authority, lead change, and achieve results through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Multi-country and multi-cultural work experience preferred.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time, domestically and internationally.

WE HAVE:

  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
 
Compensation Range:

$146,300.00 - $271,700.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

  • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

  • Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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About nVent

nVent is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electrical enclosures, electric heat tracing solutions, and other electrical products. The company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial. nVent was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Pentair, and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 9,000 people.
Learn more about nVent
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$47.2 million
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion

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