VP, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

The Vice President of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for leading the effective development and implementation of Associated Materials EHS strategy comprised of comprehensive programs to drive a high-performance safety and compliance culture across the company aligned with our vision, values and strategic goals. The VP, EHS leads the development and implementation of behavior-based safety practices; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agency; and conducts root-cause analysis of EHS incidents.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking multi-year EHS strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders; align safety objectives with business goals to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to promote a safety-first culture throughout the organization. Engage with executive leadership, managers, and frontline employees to cultivate a shared commitment to safety excellence and continuous improvement, integrating safety-first planning across all phases of work.
• Lead and inspire action in diverse and rapidly changing business conditions; drive change through effective communication and leadership.
• Develop and implement proactive measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and occupational hazards through in-depth use of data analytics and reporting.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to managers and all facility-level staff regarding compliance in EHS.
• Establish robust KPIs and reporting metrics with leading and lagging indicators to proactively address risk factors.
• Lead cultural change to embrace new and improved safety programs and policies at all levels of the organization.
• Drive robust incident reporting mechanisms, conduct thorough investigations, and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Responsible for development of comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses programs and tools to identify potential safety hazards and mitigate associated risks. Implement risk control measures, safety protocols, and engineering controls to minimize exposure to hazards.
• Interface with insurance brokers, carriers, and the Risk Management team for property protection and risk mitigation; collaborate across departments to foster a unified approach to safety and environmental goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of safety and environmental professionals across multiple businesses; inspire and cultivate a high-performance culture that delivers exceptional safety results across all locations.
• Drive continuous improvement mindset. Provide thought leadership and inspire change at all levels in the organization with intensity and integrity. Remove barriers through effective problem solving and coordination with internal partners.

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