Director, Health, Safety & Environment; OH, MO, MN, TX

Health Safety & Environment Director

The Health Safety & Environment Director is responsible for strategic development, organization and implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) systems, policies, and procedures for multiple STERIS business units within the Global Operations business segment. This includes but is not limited to:

• Effective direction of HSE training programs, compliance assessments
• Ensures compliance with STERIS and government regulatory standards and ensures maintenance of all health and safety records and environmental reporting requirements
• Communicate strategic direction and company related HSE matters to management
• Provide directions to HSE staff over the full range of their duties and responsibilities, with respect to inspections, audits, report recommendations, changes in legislation and advice obtained from other sources

The individual will be an integral team member of the business unit's HSE teams in terms of alignment and implementation of STERIS requirements. The individual will also be an active and participative team member of the various corporate HSE teams and HSE Council.

This position is 100% on site and may be based at one of several STERIS manufacturing locations, including Mentor, Ohio;
Plymouth, Minnesota;
Conroe, Texas; or St. Louis, Missouri. Up to 50% domestic and international travel.

Health and Safety Management (75%)

• Provide HSE leadership, support, and guidance to the Global Operation team(s) to achieve HSE compliance and HSE strategic plan alignment and process improvement objectives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of STERIS HSE Policies, Performance Standards, and Guidelines through active participation in the STERIS HSE Council and other related team meetings.
• Maintain knowledge & awareness of HSE legislation emerging risks, and report changes that may impact the business. Support the development of effective response strategies.
• Coordinate the business segment's HSE Legal Register.
• Manage HSE team members to ensure the effective delivery of the HSE strategy, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Occupational Health medical surveillance programs.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the business segment's HSE management systems, including policies, procedures, safe working instructions, guidance, information, and HSE updates to address relevant business unit needs.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain HSE management systems that are equivalent and aligned to the ISO 45001 and 14001 voluntary standards.
• Facilitate and supports the Global Operations in achieving and maintaining OSHA VPP and/or Identify gaps and potential improvements in HSE management systems, developing and implementing actions to eliminate gaps.
• Manage the development, completion, and ongoing review of HSE risk assessments, advising on the suitability and application of risk control measures, identify and report on inadequately controlled risks and non-compliance with statutory or internal non-compliance.
• Support collection, analysis, and communications of HSE performance data HSE metrics, identifying areas of concern and reporting performance through dashboards and other means to ensure appropriate actions. Provide support to the business segment regarding HSE incidents, injury reporting & investigation, and ensure that all injuries, incidents and near misses are reported and investigated in accordance with STERIS policy.
• Work closely with STERIS training teams to develop and deliver a comprehensive, interactive blended HSE learning approach, including e-learning, coaching, toolbox talks, bite-size training, workbooks, workshops, and classroom-based learning.
• Continually assess, set, and monitor employee training needs and required HSE competencies, developing and maintaining appropriate training matrix plans.
• Provides behavior-based safety leadership and execution of related programs, training, and measures of success.
• Monitor and report on training completion, performance, and compliance, using feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee business segment's HSE audit and self-assessment programs, conduct audits / reviews and report on audit findings, making recommendations for corrective actions.
• Support Workers Compensation claims management.
• Lead effective HSE communication using monthly safety calls, internal intranet, newsletters, internal publications, and other engagement initiatives to improve employee awareness, competency, and safety performance.
• Use Lean methodology to drive improvements in HSE programs.
• Provide support and guidance for the control of occupational exposures.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver strong results from behavioral based processes.

Environmental Compliance Management (15%)

• Manage environmental compliance, including conducting reviews, to ensure business units are fully compliant with relevant environmental requirements.
• Prepare and…