Eh&S Leader, Doors

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a EH&S Leader, Doors to join our growing team.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), the Leader - North America Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), is responsible for assisting JELD-WEN NA leadership with implementing JELD-WEN's EH&S Management system, developing, and implementing effective injury prevention programs, reducing workers' compensation costs and ensuring compliance with Global EH&S policies, standards and regulatory requirements.

The Leader - North America Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will partner closely with the Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), and their team to strengthen the EH&S culture and improve performance. They are responsible for helping to build consistency throughout the company by providing functional/technical expertise to the NA operations.

The successful candidate must have experience with leading a team of EH&S professionals, EH&S management system implementation, leading incident investigations, training both management and hourly personnel, conducting EH&S audits and driving cultural change. Experience developing and implementing forward thinking processes that have enhanced the EH&S culture, reduced serious injuries and fatalities, and demonstrated improved performance are essential.

What You Will Do

• Lead the NA implementation of JELD-WEN's Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Management System including the EH&S self-assessment process
• Assist with the development and annual review of JELD-WEN's Global EH&S policies, standards, and model programs
• Lead the NA implementation of JELD-WEN's Global EH&S policies and standards
• Assist with the development and delivery of JELD-WEN's EH&S education and training programs, e.g., EH&S Leadership training, EH&S 101 for site EH&S personnel, and other programs as needed. (.
• Lead North America's Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention initiatives
• Lead the investigations of NA Serious Injuries & Fatalities (SIFs) and potential SIFs, manage the NA SIF and PSIF review and corrective actions process, and develop appropriate EH&S Learnings
• Lead NA implementation of Enterprise-wide SIF Risk Assessment, and Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), initiatives.
• Develop and implement the NA and site-specific injury reduction plans
• Assist the Global V.P. of Environmental, Health & Safety during M&A activities
• Participate int the NA EH&S Leadership Council and support JELD-WEN's Global EH&S Leadership Council. 
• Participate in JELD-WEN Environmental, Health & Safety audits
• Provide EH&S updates to the Global V.P EH&S, Director of EH&S and NA Senior Leadership
• Analyze NA EH&S data for trends and assist Lines of Business in the development of EH&S improvement plans
• Lead NA site preparation and response to regulatory inquiries/notices of violations by federal, state, provincial and governmental safety, and health authorities
• Routinely visit facilities to provide environmental, health & safety compliance assistance and coaching and assess compliance with applicable EH&S regulations and company policies and standards.
• Assist applicable sites with process safety management compliance.

Who You Are

• BS Safety Engineering, Safety Sciences, Safety Management, Engineering or similar
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), or Certified Machinery Expert (CMSE) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred

• 10 plus years of environmental, health & safety management experience in multi-location manufacturing/industrial environment, with a minimum of 3 years of experience leading an EH&S team
• Experience developing and implementing EH&S Management Systems, e.g., ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, or ISO 45001

• Experience using web based EH&S information and data management systems to support EH&S
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong presentation, training and facilitation skills are essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience implementing "new view" S&H programs such as Human & Organizational Performance desired
• Advanced to expert skills using the Microsoft suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Access databases
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. Environmental, Health & Safety laws and regulations required; knowledge of Canadian and its Provincial regulations desired
• Experience with LEAN and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles
• Up to 50% overnight and international travel required

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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide; LaCantina and VPI in North America; and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit jeld-wen.com.

In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.