Environmental Health and Safety Leader – Safety and Industrial Business Group

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Establish the medium- to long-term strategic vision and operational plans for the Safety and Industrial Business Group.

• Lead and execute EHS programs encompassing health and safety assurance, environmental protection of air, land, and water, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire safety, and related disciplines.

• Manage a cross-functional team of EHS experts to devise and implement strategic initiatives aimed at reducing incidents, enhancing compliance, and fostering efficiency.

• Align organizational strategies with corporate goals and standards.

• Discover opportunities to enhance efficiency and communication within the business group and across the corporate framework.

• Collaborate with operations, product stewardship, plant engineering, and other departments to avert incidents and ensure adherence to regulatory and 3M standards.

• Formulate health, safety, and environmental business strategies in partnership with business leaders.

• Engage site operations to identify and mitigate risks in accordance with 3M policies and procedures.

• Adapt EHS strategies to evolving market and production conditions for distribution facilities.

• Enforce EHS standards and establish guidelines for security, health and safety assurance, pollutants, and related domains.

• Mentor functional leaders, external business partners, and the community on EHS data and methodologies.

• Ensure site equipment and processes comply with 3M and governmental EHS legislation, regulations, and policies.

• Safeguard employees and company assets by preventing injuries, property damage, and negative environmental impact.

• Develop an effective resolution system for prompt response to EHS concerns.

• Advocate for EHS best practices and foster a robust EHS culture within the organization.

• Act as a liaison between 3M, government agencies, and the local community.

• Communicate effectively with managers, functional leaders, area/business leaders, direct reports, and external clients.

• Negotiate, advise, persuade stakeholders, engage in corporate initiatives, and adhere to professional, quality, and corporate standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, with completion and verification prior to commencement.

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of EHS technical experience and leadership in a private, public, government, or military context.

• At least eight (8) years of experience in manufacturing.

• A current, valid Driver’s License.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

• A Master’s degree in EHS and/or Engineering from an accredited institution is preferred.

• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities for managing personnel.

• Familiarity with employment law.

• Proficient communication, performance appraisal, performance management, hiring and interviewing, documentation, interpersonal skills, coaching, change management, conflict resolution, delegation, goal setting, motivation, emotional intelligence, and strategic planning abilities.

• Willingness to travel up to 40% both domestically and internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable incentive pay, if eligible.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.

• Health Savings Accounts.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care & Dependent Care.

• Disability Benefits.

• Life Insurance.

• Voluntary Benefits.

• Paid Absences.

• Retirement Benefits.

• Relocation Assistance may be provided.

• Up to 40% opportunity for domestic and international travel.