Head of Health Safety mfd

Atotech Germany & Co. KG; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Group Head of Health & Safety to champion continuous improvement in a global matrix organization. This pivotal role involves leading the Health and Safety Strategy aimed at fostering a zero-incident culture, developing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational health and safety, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact on workplace safety and employee well-being.

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership experience in health and safety management.
• Strong technical skills in occupational health and safety.

Aufgaben

• Lead the global Health and Safety Strategy for a zero-incident culture.
• Drive standardization of best practices and compliance audits.

Kenntnisse

Occupational Health and Safety

Industrial Hygiene

Process Safety

Leadership Skills

English Language Proficiency

Ausbildung

University Degree in Technical/Science Field

Advanced Degree in Health and Safety Management

Jobbeschreibung

Group Head of Health & Safety (m / f / d)

The Group Head of Health & Safety will act as a champion for continuous improvement to support behavioral and cultural change within a global matrix organization where environment health and safety management is world class and embedded within business operations. Reporting to the Global Senior Director of HSEQS, you will be part of the global HSEQS leadership team.

You Will Make an Impact By :

• Health and Safety Leadership : Provide direction and support for the global Health and Safety Strategy aiming for a zero-incident safety culture. Develop methods to increase employee engagement and safety leadership behaviors.
• Standardization and Policy Setting : Drive global standardization of best practices, set and own Group H&S policies, and share critical knowledge to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaboration and Alignment : Maintain strong relationships with Regional HSE managers, operations, and site HSE staff to ensure alignment on injury prevention and safety goals and targets.
• Performance and Compliance : Engage business leaders to review health and safety performance and compliance issues. Ensure processes and procedures meet legal requirements and provide guidance on legal duties.
• Occupational Health and Wellness : Lead key occupational health, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics programs. Oversee wellness programs in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Expertise and Guidance : Provide subject matter expertise in industrial hygiene, offering technical guidance for sites and handling occupational health queries with detailed medical responses.
• Global Safety Strategy : Develop, implement, and administer global safety strategies, technical training, and programs such as Global Safety Day and behavioral programs in accordance with company guidelines.
• Coaching and Development : Provide coaching and mentoring, and be accountable for developing HSE competencies, capabilities, and talent.
• Compliance Audits and Integration : Support the HSE global compliance audit program and organizational integration process.
• Travel Requirements : Up to 30% travel may be required.

Skills You Bring :

• Technical skills in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, and a good understanding of process safety.
• Relevant professional experience with proven leadership skills.
• University degree in a technical/science field with relevant operational experience. An advanced degree in management of health and safety and implementing HSE standards is preferred.
• Experience in business partnering with operational leadership teams and driving the health and safety agenda in a sophisticated, engaging manner.
• Excellent spoken and written English language capabilities.

Additional Information :

Our policy is to recruit individuals from diverse backgrounds. Certain positions may require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to ITAR or EAR regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. persons, defined as U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), individuals granted asylum, or refugees.

We are an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diverse candidates to apply. We are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Background checks and drug screenings are conducted as per law and company policy. We typically hire candidates residing in states where we are registered to do business.

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. Please contact us if needed.

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