Position Overview
The VP of Environmental Health, Safety & Security is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, oversight, leadership and assistance of company safety/health, risk management and environmental programs. In addition, assisting with employee and cultural development programs. This position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
- Ability to communicate and establish strong working relationships with all levels of management (front line leaders to senior executive management). With the ability to work well on a national and global level.
- Will represent Pactiv Evergreen on national and global teams.
- Executive level administration and maintenance of EHSS programs; ensuring new developments in technology are available and continually evaluated.
- Ensure proper incident analysis and learning processes are in place. And that they are effective toward the achievement of a ZERO Harm learning culture.
- Ensure effective and efficient processes are in place for the organization and maintenance of both passive and active support files/records for all incidents/injuries, including general liability, auto liability, workmen’s compensation, and all other applicable claims.
- Executive level leadership and administration of proper risk management processes, including negotiation/settlement of claims within proscribed limits of liability and directing other claims and lawsuits as appropriate.
- Act as Liaison with all affiliated agencies, including: Insurance companies (WC, GL, AL), MSHA, OSHA, EPA & Labor Commissions.
- Support and drive the EH & S initiatives, providing direction and support to all business units.
- Oversee the EH & S audit process; collaborate with regional safety professionals and business unit leaders for selection/installment of safety devices/practices.
- Coach and guide business leaders in conducting their own training programs. Collecting & making available EH & S material to business leaders for training needs.
- Steward/Implement Safety Leadership and Human Performance philosophies, education, & growth strategies.
- Provide direction/technical support to ensure employees health is protected and we are minimizing the potential employee exposures through established industrial hygiene practices. Including but not limited to: Respiratory Protection Program, and Hearing Conservation Program.
- Oversight of Care Management processes; ensuring injured employees are provided with the best available treatment to ensure injury resolution and prevention.
- Implement strategic plans to ensure continued success in meeting company business objectives within Safety/Health, Safety Leadership, Human Performance, Risk Management, Environmental sustainability and Leadership education.
- Monitor company safety results and trends, compile reports and share trends and corrective direction.
- Develop creative communication methods to ensure the distribution and institutionalization of best practices through tools such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Business Intelligence (Tableau) or other more innovative ways.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene or Safety/Health related field and over 10 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex written and verbal instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to carefully articulate and clearly communicate both specific technical information and creatively compose development strategies. Ability to effectively participate in and speak to large groups. Advanced presentation skills required.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to comprehend scientific formulas.
- Detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to effectively navigate and research regulatory agency and industry related web content.
- Effective communication, leadership skills, strategic mindset, ability to drive vision, creative writing, clear and analytical thinking, creative presentation abilities, speaking clearly and effectively in front of large and small groups, and organization abilities.
- This position requires 60% travel
Company Benefits
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
