Global Safety Manager

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!

Job Requirements:

The purpose of the Global Health & Safety Lead is to support the company’s enterprise Global H&S Director in the development and deployment of H&S strategy for Alkegen and partner with the Business Unit Operations Leaders and Plant Managers in the deployment of their responsibilities in relation to the strategy. Ultimately, this Global H&S Lead is responsible for the reduction of accidents and incidents (including fires) within the Business Unit by creating and sustaining an interdependent safety culture where employees at all levels take pride in ownership and accountability for results.  The Global Health & Safety Lead must drive execution and be a self-starter capable of leading direct and indirect reports, influencing behaviors and delivering results.

Work Schedule: Based primarily in the Tonawanda office, with approximately 30% travel across the US and Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Lead by example, promote and demonstrate the principles, vision and values of Alkegen

• Establish strong leadership credibility, confidence and rapport across all levels of the Business Unit

• Be the subject matter expert for all H&S matters and take the prominent role in leading the H&S agenda within the Business Unit; establish clear communication strategies to effectively share H&S updates and process improvements

• Mentor / coach H&S Managers to improve / develop management styles & behaviors in order to improve the safety culture at their respective plant

• Ensure a sense of urgency exists for H&S improvements at each facility

• Manage the Internal H&S Management System Audit program inclusive of the following elements: 

  • Audit Schedule

  • Auditing

  • Development Of Robust Risk Based Corrective Action Plans

  • Global Audit Analysis 

  • Management Review

  • Process Improvement 

• Develop positive external relationships to ensure all statutory requirements as defined by country-specific regulators are understood and systems to ensure compliance are developed and maintained

• Develop a deep understanding of the Business Unit operations to identify and subsequently manage common areas of risk within the Business Unit 

• Develop a comprehensive knowledge and personally own all aspects of the H&S organization and performance in the Business Unit by working with the H&S professionals at each facility:

  • H&S objectives centered on continuous improvement

  • Accident and Incident Investigation (RCA) with a focus on prevention and learning 

  • Data Analysis - Identify trends through key performance indicators and develop programs to address risks and gaps 

  • Manage and where appropriate further develop Emergency Response Programs for each facility within the Business Unit, testing via a series of live drills and desktop exercises is essential

• Support the Global H&S Director and Business Unit Operational Leads in developing, strengthening, and enhancing the H&S strategy for the Business Unit; act as the conduit between Plant Leadership & Global SHE Director

• Build adaptable and positive relationships with Operations Directors, Plant Managers, H&S Managers who report to them, operational colleagues and other support functions within the organization to create and continually improve the safety culture and performance at each plant

Qualifications / Experience:

• Internationally recognized Occupational H&S qualification e.g. Degree in Occupation H&S, Chartered Safety Professional

• Internationally recognized environmental qualification preferred

• Prior exposure to ISO14001 & ISO 18001 / 45001 environmental & occupational standards

• Minimum of 7 years leading H&S in a global manufacturing environment

• Previous experience managing multiple plants/sites.

• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA/UK/EU safety legislation

• Proficient in Adaptive Coaching Skills e.g. listening, responding 

• Demonstrate experience of working with formal Management of Change systems to reduce safety and operational risks

• Demonstrate experience in Process Safety Management techniques such as HAZOP is an advantage for the role

• Demonstrate experience in the application of behavioral safety management systems in order to drive an interdependent culture within a workforce

• Excellent people, communication, team building and organizational skills essential

Salary: $145,000–$165,000 per annum

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you are interested in being part of a world-class safety team at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.