Global Director, Environmental & Employee Health and Safety

Job Description Summary

As the Global Director of Environmental Health and Safety you would be responsible for design, development, and leading, of EHS programs for Hillenbrand Operating Companies and Functions, and identifying the strategy for the global group that will enable success. Hillenbrand employs a matrix organization with the EHS function controlled from a corporate level for program design, policy, & procedures aspect. Organizationally the EHS Global Director leads a Operating Company EHS Managers that assist locations with implementation of Hillenbrand’s EHS strategy, execution of program aspect, and assuring that Corporate wide tools such as software, training, and assessments, are used to provide feedback on program success and individual site performance. At all times ensure that Hillenbrand goals and objectives are reflected, and in-line with best practices in the health and safety of associates and protection of the environment that Hillenbrand operates.

Job Description

• Development of materials for programs and projects for a Hillenbrand Safety Management Systems (SMS) and other EHS improvement tools to drive implementation and improvement through all Operating Companies and Functions.
• Provide structure, training, and support toward SMS implementation for Hillenbrand sites
• Conducts meetings, events for sharing of best practices within and across regions.
• Develop schedules and teams for internal health, safety & environmental audits.
• Conduct assessments of progress toward Hillenbrand objectives on a regular basis and provide feedback to both plants and Senior Leadership.
• Design & develop cross regional activities such as global conferences or group training events.
• Coordinate and track corrective actions from Site to ensure compliance and continuous improvements.
• Support regions & plants with outside agencies in areas of permits, due diligence, and items of non-conformance.
• Contribute to succession and progression activities within the EHS group.
• Create and participate in activities that keep the EHS program current and leading edge.
• Monitor and update EHS database as necessary to provide user tools that support both the plants needs and program overall measurement.
• Provide documentation and information to Senior Leadership in support of EHS systems.
• Provide support for Loss Prevention and Security Audits at plants

Required Skills And Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, EHS discipline, or similar with 10+ years’ experience in Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Experience leading global teams – both through direct management and through matrix dotted-line relationships.
• Direct involvement with EHS strategy and program development, and then successful implementation and sustainment.
  
  

Who we are:

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us @recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".