Safety Director, Region AME - Springfield, OH

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Director leads Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives across Region AME (North and South America), ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a strong safety culture and continuous improvement. This role is critical to mitigating risk, reducing workplace incidents, and advancing sustainable environmental practices. As a member of both the Region AME management team and the global HSE leadership team, this position collaborates closely with the Konecranes Group VP of HSE and Crisis Management. The role directly manages the Safety team across AME countries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety Leadership:

Lead the regional Safety team, providing direction, support, and mentorship to uphold high standards of safety and environmental performance.

Implement the Konecranes Safety policy, strategy, and standards across the AME Region and develop region-specific initiatives to foster a strong safety culture.

Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization to foster accountability and engagement in safety initiatives.

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

Ensure compliance with all applicable local, national, and international HSE laws, regulations, and standards.

Maintain open communication and ensure timely reporting of incidents, audits, and compliance issues.

Stay up to date with evolving regulations and industry best practices, advising senior leadership on necessary changes.

Risk Management & Incident Investigation:

Identify potential safety risks and implement effective risk-management strategies.

Lead incident investigations, ensuring thorough root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Oversee the development and maintenance of emergency preparedness and response plans.

Training & Development:

Develop and implement ongoing safety training programs to continually improve the organization's competency and awareness.

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement:

Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior leadership.

Drive continuous improvement through the identification of trends, opportunities, and implementation of new HSE programs and initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Ensure employees at all levels are trained in HSE policies, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and industry standards (e.g., OSHA, MSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in incident investigation and risk management.

Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and with senior leadership.

Ability to lead and develop a diverse team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of experience in safety roles or similar, including 5+ years in management.

Proven track record of developing and implementing HSE programs in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment, including change management and building a safety culture.

Bachelor's degree. Preferred areas of study: Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.

Professional certifications are preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel internationally, locally and outside the service area for operational requirements & training when necessary.

30% Travel may be required.

Additional Information

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.