EMEA Region EHS&S Leader

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Regional EHSS Leader – EMEA to join us at our facility in Welwyn Garden City, UK.

The regional EHSS (Environment, Health, Safety and Security) leader is accountable for the regional EHSS strategy development, based on risk priority and performance to the plan.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead site EHSS resources in the region and oversee their continuing professional development in EHSS
• Exert strong leadership and influence to drive EHSS performance in the region.
• Maintain and monitor EHSS performance metrics and develop strategic improvement opportunities.
• Proactively engage global EHSS competency leaders and subject matter experts for needed regional support and communication alignment with the sites.
• Establish key performance indicators to advance the regional EHS&S performance.
• Develop and execute regional EHSS communication plans.
• Organize/develop/lead regional EHSS training and training programs.
• Build strong relationships with regional site management, as well as global and site EHSS managers to support regional EHSS performance.
• Support site development and implementation of EHSS standards.
• Provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd party EHSS and RC14001 auditing support for the region.
• Support site and regional level action planning and closure of audit findings.
• Participate in due diligence activities and coordinate, support and monitor EHSS support for the integration process of new sites/acquisitions.
• Monitor changes to the regulation and industry EHSS standards and provide necessary support to site resources.
• Support sites to implement programs to identify, manage and control hazards and determine appropriate communications process to control EHSS risks.
• Facilitate effective Root Cause Analysis and support in the region.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Health, and Security strongly desired along with a minor in Chemical Engineering.
• CSP (certified safety professional) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security fields.
• Regional knowledge of EHS&S regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 or RC14001 Management System standards.
• Manufacturing Engineering, Process Safety Management, and Operations experience strongly desired.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement given instructions.
• Unquestioned ethics and integrity including the ability to work on confidential matters.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Must be willing to travel 25-40% regionally.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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