Set the medium- to long-term strategic direction and operating plans for the Safety and Industrial Business Group.
Direct and implement EHS programs covering health and safety assurance, air/land/water protection, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire protection, and related areas.
Lead a multifunctional team of EHS professionals developing and implementing strategic initiatives to reduce incidents, improve compliance, and create efficiency.
Implement organizational strategy aligned with corporate strategy and standards.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and communication across the business group and corporate structure.
Support operations, product stewardship, plant engineering, and other functions to prevent incidents and ensure regulatory and 3M standards compliance.
Develop health, safety, and environment business strategies with business leaders.
Engage sites to identify and reduce risk according to 3M policies and procedures.
Adjust EHS strategies to changing market and production conditions for distribution facilities.
Implement EHS standards and define guidelines for security, health and safety assurance, pollutants, and related areas.
Coach functional leaders, external business partners, and the community on EHS data and methodologies.
Ensure site equipment and processes meet 3M and governmental EHS legislation, regulations, and policies.
Protect employees and company assets by eliminating injuries, property damage, and adverse environmental impact.
Define an effective resolution system for timely response to EHS issues.
Promote EHS best practices and build an EHS culture within the organization.
Serve as liaison between 3M, governmental agencies, and the local community.
Communicate with managers, functional leaders, area/business leaders, direct subordinates, and external clients.
Negotiate, counsel, persuade stakeholders, participate in corporate initiatives, and comply with professional, quality, and corporate standards.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required or higher, completed and verified prior to start
Fifteen (15) years of EHS technical practice and leadership experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
Eight (8) years of manufacturing experience
Current, valid Driver’s License
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
Master’s degree in EHS and/or Engineering from an accredited institution
Leadership and supervisory skills for managing people