Americas Regional EHS Manager

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defense, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centers, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

The Regional EHS Manager is a management role reporting to the VP of Operations. As Americas Regional EHS Manager the primary responsibility is to manage the environmental, industrial, health, and safety regulation compliance for Smiths Detection Americas. This role oversees the development, planning, and implementation of environmental, health, and safety policies and develops procedures (chemical safety, ergonomics, illness and injury prevention, and building safety) used throughout the company.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental safety and handles all contact with appropriate agencies. Oversees licensed hazardous and radioactive waste disposal and monitors waste handling. Develops and supervises company training programs for employees in areas such as compliance training, lab/plant inspection, hazardous material handling, emergency response, industrial hygiene, and life safety. Maybe the point of contact for emergency personnel and management of workers' compensation program administration.

Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where health and safety hazards exist.

Job duties to include but are not limited to:

• Manage a team of 3-5 employees with varying knowledge of HSE&R. Assure the competency and quality of regional HSE&R resources and supervise, develop, and mentor team members.
• Provide leadership and guidance on HSE&R-related matters, serving as a subject matter expert and championing a safety culture throughout the organization.
• Advise the management team on HSE and Radiation (HSE&R) compliance requirements. Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to ensure appropriate HSE and Radiation systems are in place.
• Manage and track regional Key Performance Indicators and drive improvements toward goals.
• Support problem resolution and provide leadership and guidance for the site and field HSE teams.
• Ensure the timely & accurate reporting of HSE&R performance data and incidents.
• Ensure that site-specific environmental targets are met and challenged for improvement.
• Provide analysis and trending information for the Smiths Detection Global HSE Director.
• Provide business leadership and global Smiths Detection HSE leader with analysis of trends and drivers of environmental metrics.
• Support regional execution of tactical initiatives to eliminate hazards and risks. Drive continuous HSE performance improvement.
• Continuously assess HSE hazards and risks and assist where specific technical expertise is required to meet regional regulations or company policies, procedures, and programs.
• Plan and direct HSE activities and programs; establish priorities for project execution based on site resources and the cost of implementation.
• Actively investigate significant HSE&R incidents and ensure timely and complete implementation of corrective actions.
• In conjunction with HSE site leads, coordinate external registration and surveillance audit schedules for ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 with a selected certifying body or registrar.
• Ensure development and delivery of focused HSE&R training and education in all sites and the field.
• Develop an understanding of HSE&R issues and the role of site leaders in mitigation.
• Serve in a matrix environment and maintain regular interface with divisional, regional, and site leadership, HSE contacts, and inter/intra company contacts on the status of HSE&R objectives and performance.
• Act as a key channel for ensuring timely communication of significant site activities and events.
• Support the field-based staff with specific HSE&R programs.
• Review submission for Global Smiths Detection HSE…