Senior EHS Leader

Job Description Summary

The EHS Leader is responsible for efforts to deliver excellence through implementation of a robust and consistent EHS program that maintains compliance and reduces risk at GE Aerospace in the repair shop of Veresegyhaz. In this role you will integrate and develop EHS processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner effectively with the central EHS team and the local operational leaders to align strategy that best prioritizes actions with business risk to ensure focused execution.
• In alignment with EHS management system requirements, utilize our structure to minimize incidents and accidents to our employees, contractors and the environment.
• Ensure EHS framework, policies, standards, and procedures are implemented within the business areas.
• Effectively communicate an assessment of EHS performance to senior site and business leaders, including key risks, best practices, and areas of improvement.
• Trasnlate the divisional EHS strategy to the Hungarian site
• Collaborate with other business support functions to integrate EHS into operational cadence.
• Champion (through the part family EHS focal points) delivery of EHS goals and objectives .
• Drive improvement to critical EHS performance indicators
• Participate in multi-disciplinary EHS program and compliance audits that include internal/external auditors and EHS subject matter experts.
• Propose actions that will aid the Veresegyhaz site in closing gaps to audit requirements.
• Conduct deep-dive data analysis for trends and improvement opportunities.
• Work on complex technological issues or manufacturing processes as applicable to the site.
• Responsible for solving issues and developing new solutions requiring new and innovative approaches.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years relevant leadership experience
• Previous experience leading multi-disciplinary EHS programs for manufacturing operations in strong international context.
• Demonstrated domain expertise in multiple EHS disciplines/topics.

• Business leader with 10+ years of EHS management experience in large regulated, high hazard industrial companies.
• Direct experience in EHS leadership and processes for a large or complex organization.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and work effectively with diverse, highly matrixed, cross-functional global teams and external agencies in global environments spanning multiple time zones.
• Excellent and concise communication skills demonstrated with an ability to listen and communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively, in verbal and written presentations.
• Demonstrated team building and engagement with staff, customers, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong analytic skills, ability to analyze complex data sets.
• Experience with GenSuite, ComplyWorks and other management systems of record.
• Detailed-oriented and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Technical experience from the Aerospace / turbine sector is a strong plus
• Experience in a Lean operating system environment. Track record of applying Lean in large and complex organizations; a systems thinker with a pragmatic, practical approach.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or other professional EHS certification is desired but not required.