Regional Director EHS - West at Johnson Controls, Inc in Wichita, Kansas

Job Description:

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What you will do

As the Regional EHS Director you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the safety operations of multi-site facilities and will have a demonstrated knowledge of applicable environmental, health and safety regulations & demonstrated success in managing multi site manufacturing & distribution locations in North America. You will act as a change agent to implement across North America to achieve our vision of Zero Harm. Reporting to the VP Manufacturing Operations – North America & EHS Leader for Global Products.

How you will do it

• You will drive EHS systems and programs across 15+ manufacturing facilities and 10+ distribution & engineering facilities throughout North America.  


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental, health and safety, representing the company in all contact with regulatory agencies.


• Plan, implement and manage safety/environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.


• Plan, implement and manage programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, for example, but not limited to fire prevention, lockout/tagout, fall protection and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.


• Prepare studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.


• Inspect organization facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.


• Lead the timely investigation of accidents, injuries and near misses; cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use. 


• Compile and submit accident and/or environmental reports required by corporation and regulatory agencies.


• Participate in safety/environmental audits at throughout the year.  Lead risk assessment updates and audits within Region


• Review and comment on site Environmental operating permits (Air, Water, Waste)


• Prepare, collate EHS data, input, update and maintain records as required


• Ensure timely submittal, acquisition and maintenance of all environmental permits and reports to maintain compliance with state and federal requirements; Review and comment on site Environmental operating permits (Air, Water, Waste)


• Lead the implementation and adherence to all company EHS policies and best practices in the region across manufacturing and distribution.


• Ensure compliance to and continued certification with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 and OSHAS 18001 or actively pursue gaining certification to these management system standards if applicable.


• Achieve the EHS KPIs set for region pertaining to Occupational Health & Safety programs and Sustainability programs & drive proactive Significant Incident & Fatality Prevention (SIF)  programs across the region.


• Lead the development of Standard Operating Procedures to include relevant safety precautions


• Update Management on changes to National or international EHS procedures and policies and ensure compliance


• Serve as EHS Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Johnson Controls Manufacturing System (JCMS)

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study (Environmental or Safety). 


• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing with demonstrated knowledge of applicable environmental, health and safety regulations; Proficient experience with OSHA and EPA


• Multi-site management experience with experience in Lean Six Sigma methodology


• Must possess leadership, presentation and training skills, organization and planning abilities.  Proficient in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, TEAMS and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required. Including proficiency with ProcessMap EHS data software.


• Travel up to 40% required


• Must have strong analytical skills to determine root cause analysis and resolve operational failures and set corrective action/course.


• Must be a driver of EHS requirements and capable of coordinating the design, build, and implementation of Safety Behavior & Culture programs.


• Ability to work as both an individual contributor and as a facilitator for work teams and be able to provide hands-on training and coaching of others as an important component of the job.


• Must have demonstrated success in managing systems and processes, action oriented and demonstrate energy for things seen as challenging.


• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• EHS certification (ASP, CSP, PE and/or CHMM)


• Bilingual (English/ Spanish)

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.