Director - Environmental Health & Safety

Hypertherm, Inc.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing

ESOP

Community Service Time

Onsite health clinic

Gym facilities 24/7

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Director of Environmental Health & Safety to lead a global safety program and advance a culture of safety across manufacturing sites. The role focuses on strategy, systems, and data-driven safety improvements with cross-functional collaboration and regulatory engagement.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of leadership in EH&S, experience with Safety Management Systems, and a proven ability to influence at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (engineering preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive EH&S leadership experience.
• Experience expanding a culture of safety in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing Safety Management Systems.
• Ability to lead through influence and interact with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rolling 5-year global safety strategy aligned with corporate safety vision.

Skills

EH&S leadership

Culture of safety

Regulatory liaison

Analytical skills

Communication skills

VPP Star experience

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's preferred

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#LI-MJ1Hypertherm Associates

Employment Equity Statement

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment.

Salary

$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.