REGIONAL EHS DIRECTOR - 2407015632W
Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for Regional EHS Director
This position reports into Head of EHS and is based at São José dos Campos/SP, Brazil.
Who We Are
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. Watch us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhsbOsBiX_M
What You Will Do
The Regional Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader is part of the Kenvue EHS leadership team. S/he assumes regional stewardship and is accountable for the deployment, execution and performance of EHS strategies, policies, standards, compliance, risk reduction and management initiatives relating to EHS in Kenvue internal and external value streams across his/her region. S/he is a change leader who creates heightened organizational consciousness of EHS issues to deeply embed a strong EHS culture across the organization. The Regional EHS Leader is an important thought leader and leads the function in a way that continues to elevate and unify the standards of performance in EHS across the regional supply chain, R&D, deliver and the commercial organization.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible to drive a culture of EHS, including Occupational Health, excellence and learning in Kenvue to achieve best in class results by collaborating with regional business partners to integrate EHS into the business in a way that drives compliance, risk reduction and derives operational value.
Collaborates with the Workplace EHS Excellence team to identify regional support needs, priorities and development of standards that are fit for purpose for the Consumer business.
Cultivates deep expertise and fosters continuous improvement in the regional EHS organization, processes and the digital ecosystem in execution of the EHS strategy, management system and assurance processes.
Drive risk reduction and enhance operational efficiency through cultivating reporting of Good Saves and SIF-p events. Support / help remove barriers in understanding EHS issues and coordinate mitigation strategies as needed.
Drive continuous improvement in environmental stewardship via ISO 14001 and achieving regional and site environmental sustainability goals.
Manages regional EHS talent (30-50 FTEs), budgetary resources, serves as a key contact to relevant governmental agencies, industry associations and thought leaders in building Kenvue reputation for excellence in EHS.
Responsible for building a culture that hires, grows & develops talent, inspires diversity & inclusive behaviors and enables high performing teams.
With the EHS leadership team, sets strategic and policy direction for EHS across the Kenvue global organization (internal and external Supply Chain, R&D, commercial, Deliver, E&PS, etc.). In conjunction with business leaders, defines the regional implementation plan and tactics to achieve the global business and EHS strategies.
Serves as single point of contact with senior business and supply chain leadership teams (e.g., SC, MAKE, Deliver, R&D) as assigned.
Accountable for successful implementation of EHS service delivery to improve efficiency while delivering on established EHS strategies.
Supports EHS integration planning and execution activities to rapidly bring new acquisitions into conformance with Kenvue standards.
Routinely engages business leaders (Supply Chain, R&D, commercial, Deliver, E&PS, etc.) to review EHS performance, compliance and issues.
Fosters an atmosphere of openness and information sharing to encourage a culture of high awareness, transparency and diligence with respect to EHS matters.
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in management or EHS technical field.
Years of experience: 15
Expert technical knowledge in EHS disciplines
Knowledge of global EHS regulations & ISO certifications, EHS Management systems and current trends in EHS Culture
Business acumen / high level of market awareness and customer sensitivity.
Outstanding leadership, ability to gain trust and influence at all levels.
Effective team development capability, exemplified by a track record of leading, coaching and developing EHS professionals.
Strong communicator who is credible and self-assured; strong technical skills with the ability to explain complex issues and requirements in an easily understood manner.
Strong compliance orientation with a focus on end-to-end global/regional EHS process management.
Ability to work in a matrix, team-oriented environment.
Highly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
Language Requirements: English required
Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree in management or EHS technical field
Certifications in EHS (e.g. CSP, PE, CIH),
Six Sigma, FPX certification
Language Requirements: at least one region-appropriate language
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location Latin America-Brazil-São Paulo-São José dos Campos
Job Function Environmental Health & Safety
Organization : J&J Brazil
Req ID: 2407015632W