Engineering - Duracell Global Industrial Hygiene/Safety Leader

Job description

NOTE: Due to P&G's announcement of its intention to divest the Duracell business to Berkshire Hathaway, this role is specific to the Duracell business. Successful candidates will be part of the Duracell team. Upon the anticipated closing, it is expected that successful candidates will transfer with the Duracell business, together with other employees supporting Duracell.

Join the formation of the new Duracell Company and create a new future for one of the world's most iconic brands. Duracell is the world's #1 battery company with over $2.4 billion in annual sales. In 2016, we will join Berkshire Hathaway, a U.S. multi-national conglomerate of holding companies. Berkshire is led by Warren E. Buffett, one of the world's most famous investors and business leaders. The company employs over 302,000 people and ranks #3 in Fortune's 500 Most Admired Companies.

The Duracell Company Global IH&S Leader will be responsible for developing and executing the Company's exposure control program and masterplan. The program and masterplan will include development and issuance of policies and procedures for physical exposure and chemical exposure control and compliance with country (federal), state (province), and local regulatory standards (US, Belgium, China). In addition, the program and masterplan will include clear objectives and performance measures tracked for physical, chemical, and biological exposures below the assigned threshold limit values (TLV).

Responsibilities include:

·Responsible for all biological, physical, and chemical hazard control policies, procedures, and program masterplans.
·Global ownership for HS&E Key Element (K.E.) programs pertaining to Biological Materials, Chemical Management/ Information Systems, Global Harmonized System (GHS), Confined Space Entry, Chemical Exposure Control, Physical Agent Control, Fall Protection, Material Handling, and Ergonomics.
·Train/qualify site level IH/S Programs Leaders in each of the HS&E Key Element programs.
·Manganese Key Ingredient Program (Mn KI) will be administered and maintained by this position including training and qualification for all site Mn KI system owners as identified in the Mn KI Policy.
·Professional IH/S resource to Company Leadership, Engineering, site HS&E Program Leaders, and the Corporate HS&E Team, which includes providing coaching and technical research on complex occupational health and safety topics.
·Development of the Corporate Health, Safety, and Environment monthly and annual report.

Desired profile

·BS degree in a Natural Science or Engineering preferred (Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Environmental/Health Science, etc.).
·CIH desirable; must be actively pursuing CIH with certification within 2 years
·CSP desirable but not required; willing to pursue certification within 3 years.
·Seeking candidate with experience in Occupational Exposure Control, Hygiene Engineering, and Workplace Safety.
·Minimum 10 years Occupational Exposure Control in the manufacturing sector at site, regional, or corporate role.
·Some travel required.
·A valid driver's license.

Ideal candidates will possess the following skills:

·LEADERSHIP - Proven leadership skills, including ability to develop a clear vision and set clear expectations for the organization while fostering teamwork and driving results. Personally lead the organization's exposure control masterplan to ensure all employees and contractors are protected from occupational workplace hazards. Empower and enable the organization to deliver world class health and safety results.
·COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - As this is a global role, candidate must be able to work within and across all geographies and cultures effectively
·INNOVATE & REAPPLIES - Bring new technologies and work processes to the exposure control masterplan to streamline the work, remove barriers, reduce costs and set up action plans for success. Learn & reapply from our vendors, customers, and industry trade associations.
·GAME CHANGER and LATERAL THINKER - Has a proven track record for being a change agent and deliver breakthrough results with occupational hazard control methods.
·GROWS CAPABILITY - Proven ability to develop increased organizational capability at all levels and to simplify the communication and work processes. Specifically, improve the skills and capability of site HS&E Program Leaders and System Owners. Lead by coaching and training Manufacturing, Engineering, and Research and Development in the innovative concepts of occupational hazard control methods.
·INFLUENCING OTHERS - proven ability to enable, influence, and motivate team members. The work to be completed will be through others who are not direct reports.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. Procter & Gamble does not sponsor candidates for permanent residency except in some areas that in Procter & Gamble"s sole discretion require highly specialized backgrounds.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.