Regional EHS Leader - North-CA-AB,Edmonton

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you'll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

The Regional Health & Safety Manager-North's primary objective is to support execution of Hexion's strategic and tactical plan for all Health and Safety matters for the five manufacturing sites located in the northern half of the U.S., and three sites in Canada. The successful candidate understands the regulatory and tactical overlap of the Environmental, Health, Safety and Process Safety regulations for the U.S. and Canada. This position fosters a culture of engagement, empowerment, accountability, execution, and compliance through direction and oversight of programs that support of Hexion's primary goal of a compliant and incident-free workplace. The Regional Health & Safety Manager plans and directs activities for alignment with the corporation's EHS goals and initiatives with each assigned manufacturing site. The position provides leadership, coaching and technical expertise to sites and site leadership teams to meet these goals.

Job Responsibilities

H&S Function Specific

Program Leadership: Assist in the development and implementation of employee safety & health programs.

Project Participation and Contribution: Participate on EHS innovation, improvement and realignment project teams at the site, regional and global levels.

Administration of Training: Provide and monitor safety training programs to instruct employees in site EHS policies and procedures.

Culture Transformation: Focus on promoting and supporting an EHS culture from within by driving the implementation of core EHS programs, policies and initiatives across the sites.

Compliance: Assess facility operations for regulatory applicability, and local regulatory compliance with health & safety requirements.

Chemical Safety: Ensure chemical safety by developing and implementing spill and leak prevention and detection processes, properly storing and handling incompatible chemicals, conducting safety training, maintaining SDS, assisting in monitoring chemical exposure, and managing chemical waste.

Program Support: Actively drive and support for Health and Safety programs (e.g., workplace safety and contractor administration) with operations and plant leadership level associates at three regional manufacturing sites.

Hazard Identification and Corrective Action Development: Assist and lead the Identification of hazards across all sites and develop effective corrective actions to address and mitigate these hazards, ensuring a safer workplace.

Lead Incident Investigations: and drive corrective action through cause mapping and 5-why analysis.

Data Management and Reporting: Instruct the sites in Maintaining records of safety-related incidents and submit necessary reports to regulatory bodies.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring a safe working environment.

Hazardous Materials Management: Administer and confirm the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals at the sites.

On-site Presence: Be an active, engaged part of the site safety teams by interacting with associates remotely and in the field.

Regulatory Agency Liaison: Assist and lead the site personnel in interfacing with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits.

Organizational Leadership

Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with senior leadership (TO Leadership) to understand the organization's strategic goals and objectives. Align Health and Safety initiatives with these goals to ensure coherence and relevance.

Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions during periods of Health and Safety. Provide guidance on overcoming resistance to change and fostering a positive attitude towards innovation.

Team Coaching: Work closely with cross-functional teams to coach and mentor members on best practices for executing Health and Safety projects. Provide support in goal setting, problem-solving, and decision-making to ensure project success.

Training and Development: Identify skill gaps within the organization and design training programs to address them. Deliver workshops, seminars, and other learning interventions to enhance employees' capabilities in areas such as change leadership, agile methodologies, and effective management of health and safety.

Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Health and Safety initiatives. Regularly assess progress against these KPIs and provide feedback to stakeholders on areas for improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including executives, managers, and frontline employees. Act as a trusted advisor and advocate for the Health and Safety agenda.

Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, experimentation, and learning. Identify opportunities for optimizing processes and implementing innovative solutions.

Communication: Develop clear and compelling communication materials to articulate the vision, objectives, and benefits of Health and Safety initiatives. Ensure that messaging is consistent and tailored to different audiences.

Risk Management: Anticipate potential risks and challenges associated with Health and Safety efforts and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Proactively identify and resolve issues that may hinder progress.

Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to capture lessons learned from past Health and Safety projects. Encourage the dissemination of best practices and success stories throughout the organization.

Competencies

• Effectively leads manufacturing sites regarding methods to comply with U.S. and Canadian H&S regulations.
• Drives scope development and management.
• Influences without authority.
• Comfortable managing raw data and understanding how it fits into the broader picture of the specific analysis being performed.
• Builds credibility from synthesis, flexibility, and prioritization.
• Creates value by distilling data into risks and opportunities related to H&S.
• Develops metrics and reporting methods to track progress towards goals.
• Demonstrates a sense of personal urgency and energy to achieving results.
• Leads value creation through the empowerment of others, sharing information, and leveraging knowledge across the organization.
• Adept at Future Based thinking.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years in chemical or related manufacturing with a record of advancement to H&S responsibilities covering sites in the U.S. and Canada.
• Comprehensive knowledge of requirements of U.S. and Canadian H&S regulations.
• Previous involvement with Process Safety Management regulated facilities.
• Experience participating in restructuring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to drive change through people leadership and capability building.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing).
• Proven experience in project management.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of business processes, change management principles, and project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify insights, and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools. Ability to use our internal tool of WAVE.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial safety, mechanical/industrial engineering, hazardous materials management, or a related field.
• Master's degree in an applicable field a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CHMM, PE...) required.

Other Requirements

• Able to obtain a work visa to travel routinely to the U.S. for site visits and team meetings (Canadian Applicants).
• Able to travel internationally.
• Able to travel 45-65%

Key Interactions

Site Level (during visits)

• Daily Safety Inspections: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Employee Training Sessions: Lead training programs on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Incident Investigations: Collaborate with site personnel to investigate accidents and near-misses, and develop corrective actions.
• Safety Committee Meetings: Participate in or lead site safety committee meetings to discuss ongoing safety initiatives and concerns.
• Emergency Response Drills: Coordinate and oversee emergency response drills to ensure preparedness.

Regional Level

• Regional Safety Audits: Conduct comprehensive safety audits across multiple sites to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Regional Safety Meetings: Attend and contribute to regional safety meetings with other Health & Safety Managers to share best practices and align on regional safety goals.
• Regulatory Compliance Reviews: Ensure all sites within the region comply with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Workshops: Facilitate workshops to assess and mitigate regional safety risks.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze safety performance metrics across the region to identify trends and implement improvements.

Corporate Level

• Corporate Safety Strategy Meetings: Participate in corporate-level meetings to develop and align on the overall health and safety strategy.
• Policy Development: Collaborate with corporate leadership to develop and update health and safety policies and procedures.
• Reporting and Communication: Provide regular updates and reports on regional safety performance to corporate leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with other corporate departments, such as HR and Operations, to integrate safety into all aspects of the business.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies during corporate audits and inspections.

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.