EHS Regional Coordinator, North America

The SGSS EHS Regional Coordinator is responsible for promoting the safety and health of employees and the environment. Key responsibilities include coordinating and directing safety and health initiatives, and reporting at the regional level to ensure compliance with local, state, national, and company safety, health, and environmental programs. The incumbent must proactively drive awareness, communicate best practices, provide training, and implement new programs related to Safety, Health, and Environmental initiatives.

This role is a key position within the Tapes Solutions and Performance Films Solutions EHS Leadership Teams, supporting business customers. The EHS Regional Coordinator, NA, serves as the primary point of contact for EHS-related inquiries (technical, documents, contact names, etc.) from the Surface Solutions business. This role collaborates closely with the Abrasives Regional Coordinators to align practices where applicable and ensure consistent reporting. The ability to drive transversal programs within assigned businesses is critical to the success of this role.

• Coordinate TS and PFS locations in NA to ensure EHS program quality meets Business, Surface Solutions, and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (CSG) expectations. Promote and exchange best practices, and provide support for special needs or requirements (site expansion, site shutdown, newly acquired sites, loss prevention issues, etc.).
• Create an EHS Network within all TS and PFS NA sites, including regularly scheduled, organized, and structured meetings to discuss a wide range of EHS technical topics. Explore and highlight new strategies for achieving and sustaining world-class EHS performance in TS and PFS.
• Visit all sites (minimum of twice a year) and integrate a local cross-audit system. Help detect risks and gaps on the shop floor, provide recommendations, and ensure programs are running well and action plans are followed. Work with site leadership and EHS to ensure necessary modifications are made.
• Drive and coordinate the implementation of site-level behavior-based safety programs to ensure correct behaviors are recognized and reinforced. Track employee completion of required safety training and certifications, ensuring all staff remain compliant with regulatory requirements. Assist with developing competency assessments and ensuring employees have the tools and knowledge to perform tasks safely.
• Coordinate with TS and PFS Directors of Operations and ABR Regional Coordinators to gather data for SGSS programs (hand safety, workplace vehicles, etc.) for submission to the H&S Quarterly Committee as requested.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree:Environmental, Safety Science, or similar (Required)
• Master's Degree:Environmental, Safety Science, or similar (Preferred)

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment:Thorough understanding of environmental, health, and safety practices (Required)
• 5 years:Leading teams comprised of diverse disciplines (Required)
• 5 years:Strong EHS background and experience in state and federal regulations and reporting (Required)
• 3 years:Demonstrated abilities as an effective trainer/coach (Required)

Practical/Technical Knowledge:

• Experience with lean manufacturing/World Class Manufacturing:(Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Industrial Hygienist, Safety Professional, and/or Professional Engineer:(Required)

Travel Requirements:

• Est. Amount:20-30%
• Description:Occasional travel to conferences and/or training and 2 visits per site each year. Travel requirements dependent on home office location.

Leadership:

• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions when necessary. Strategic thinker with the ability to lead positive change. (Required)

Communicating and Influencing Skills:

• Must possess a consultative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships with business partners. Communication both down and up the organizational hierarchy is required; comfortable with speaking to and influencing senior management. (Required)

Problem Solving:

• Ability to synthesize data into targeted messages to elicit action towards a desired outcome. Excellent problem-solving/investigative ability (5 Why, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone, Kaizen). (Required)

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.