Global Director Health & Safety

Company Description

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of bourbon, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us, we are O-I Glass and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. With 19,000 + employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 64 plants in 18 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging. From engineering and manufacturing to brand development, design and innovation, we are dedicated to providing unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass.

Job Description

This position will be recognized as the global subject matter expert and functional area lead for Health and Safety. This position is responsible for providing technical expertise, direction and coaching for health and safety processes and practices. The candidate will need global health and safety experience within a manufacturing environment, including multi-site and multi-country operations. This position will also work closely with the Global EHS Team to develop and drive O-I’s Health and Safety cultural journey. Please submit your CV/resume in English. Professional fluency in English is required. Spanish proficiency is considered a plus. Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Responsibilities:

• Leads the development and the implementation of O-I global policies and procedures.
• Provides the plants with “hands on” coaching and support.
• Monitors health and safety performance with a data driven approach, identifies trends and patterns, acts proactively.
• Drives “culture change” through leading by example, coaching, mentoring, and engaging people at all levels.
• Develops EHS capabilities across the organization.
• Ensures plants have proper tools and resources to progress in Health and Safety.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on health and safety.
• Identifies and shares best practices.
• Oversee health and safety legal compliance (regulatory horizon scanning).
• Conducts training activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or equivalent
• Master’s degree in health and safety or other discipline preferred
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment performing Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety activities or similar related experience
• CSP, CIH or CHMM or equivalent certification required
• Fluent in English required / Spanish a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety processes and practices and successful implementation through hands on activities.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with site/regional leadership and site health & safety professionals as a business partner.
• Proven capability to drive significant changes in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Ability to creatively resolve problems and identify solutions through collaboration when required.
• Ability to prioritize work with limited direction from supervisor.
• Proficiency in written and oral communications skills.
• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office software.

This role requires heavy travel, up to 75%. Additional Information Salary Range: The salary range for this position will be between $170,000- $220,000 with a 25% STI and 15% LTI. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

• 10 paid holidays each year
• Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage
• Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan
• Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Weekly Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine. O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

• Department: Operations
• Location: Virtual

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