Regional EHS Leader -NORTH (US & Canada)

Company Overview

 

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.  

Position Overview

 

The Regional Health & Safety Manager-North’s primary objective is to support execution of Hexion’s strategic and tactical plan for all Health and Safety matters for the five manufacturing sites located in the northern half of the U.S., and three sites in Canada. The successful candidate understands the regulatory and tactical overlap of the Environmental, Health, Safety and Process Safety regulations for the U.S. and Canada. This position fosters a culture of engagement, empowerment, accountability, execution, and compliance through direction and oversight of programs that support of Hexion’s primary goal of a compliant and incident-free workplace. The Regional Health & Safety Manager plans and directs activities for alignment with the corporation’s EHS goals and initiatives with each assigned manufacturing site. The position provides leadership, coaching and technical expertise to sites and site leadership teams to meet these goals. 

Job Responsibilities

 

H&S Function Specific 

1. Program Leadership: Assist in the development and implementation of employee safety & health programs. 
2. Project Participation and Contribution: Participate on EHS innovation, improvement and realignment project teams at the site, regional and global levels. 
3. Administration of Training: Provide and monitor safety training programs to instruct employees in site EHS policies and procedures. 
4. Culture Transformation: Focus on promoting and supporting an EHS culture from within by driving the implementation of core EHS programs, policies and initiatives across the sites.  
5. Compliance: Assess facility operations for regulatory applicability, and local regulatory compliance with health & safety requirements. 
6. Chemical Safety:  Ensure chemical safety by developing and implementing spill and leak prevention and detection processes, properly storing and handling incompatible chemicals, conducting safety training, maintaining SDS, assisting in monitoring chemical exposure, and managing chemical waste. 
7. Program Support: Actively drive and support for Health and Safety programs (e.g., workplace safety and contractor administration) with operations and plant leadership level associates at three regional manufacturing sites. 
8. Hazard Identification and Corrective Action Development: Assist and lead the Identification of hazards across all sites and develop effective corrective actions to address and mitigate these hazards, ensuring a safer workplace. 
9. Lead Incident Investigations: and drive corrective action through cause mapping and 5-why analysis. 
10. Data Management and Reporting: Instruct the sites in Maintaining records of safety-related incidents and submit necessary reports to regulatory bodies. 
11. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring a safe working environment. 
12. Hazardous Materials Management: Administer and confirm the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals at the sites. 
13. On-site Presence: Be an active, engaged part of the site safety teams by interacting with associates remotely and in the field. 
14. Regulatory Agency Liaison: Assist and lead the site personnel in interfacing with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits. 

Organizational Leadership 

1. Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with senior leadership (TO Leadership) to understand the organization's strategic goals and objectives. Align Health and Safety initiatives with these goals to ensure coherence and relevance. 
2. Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions during periods of Health and Safety. Provide guidance on overcoming resistance to change and fostering a positive attitude towards innovation. 
3. Team Coaching: Work closely with cross-functional teams to coach and mentor members on best practices for executing Health and Safety projects. Provide support in goal setting, problem-solving, and decision-making to ensure project succes