Senior Global EHS Manager

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: Stuarts Draft

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Range of pay depending on education & expereince ($120,000- $175,000)

Summary

The Senior Global Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager provides enterprise leadership for Hollisters global EHS strategy, governance, and management systems. This role drives regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and risk reduction across global operations through the development of standards, programs, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives that protect associates, the environment, and business continuity. The Senior Global EHS Manager partners closely with manufacturing sites and functional leaders to strengthen EHS performance, advance a proactive safety culture, and support achievement of business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of Hollisters global EHS strategy, objectives, standards, programs, and performance measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations, permits, corporate requirements, and other obligations across global operations.
• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of EHS management systems aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Develop and standardize global EHS policies, procedures, governance processes, and minimum requirements while supporting effective local execution.
• Lead EHS auditing, compliance assessment, incident management, corrective action, and risk reduction programs to identify, mitigate, and prevent environmental, health, and safety risks.
• Drive programs focused on occupational health, industrial hygiene, machine safety, ergonomics, contractor safety, hazardous materials management, emergency preparedness, and injury prevention.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate EHS performance metrics, trend analyses, and reporting to support business decisions, continuous improvement, and achievement of organizational goals.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance to site EHS professionals, operational leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen organizational capability and accountability.
• Support environmental compliance, sustainability, resource efficiency, and related reporting initiatives through effective management of environmental programs and performance data.
• Monitor emerging regulations, industry standards, and best practices and lead implementation of actions necessary to maintain compliance and improve organizational performance.
• Lead and manage global EHS projects, consultants, budgets, and cross-functional initiatives to achieve strategic, operational, and compliance objectives.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.
• Maintain and analyze data using tools like Excel, SAP, or HRIS systems.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with company and legal standards.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying process improvements or automation opportunities.
• Resolve inquiries and issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and benefits (where applicable).
• Adhere to company policies, including those related to ADA, data privacy, and ethics.
• Maintain secure handling of sensitive information.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting as needed.
• Vision-setting and alignment with business strategy.

Education & Work Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.

• Masters degree preferred.

• Professional certification or progress toward certification preferred (e.g., CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, NEBOSH, IOSH, Lead Auditor, or equivalent).

• Advanced knowledge of environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations, management systems, and risk management practices.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems and auditing principles.

• Demonstrated experience leading EHS compliance, auditing, incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Knowledge of occupational health, industrial hygiene, machine safety, ergonomics, emergency preparedness, and environmental management practices.

• Strong analytical capabilities with experience using performance metrics, dashboards, and trend analysis to drive decision-making.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, influencing, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to leaders and broad audiences.

• Strong project management, organizational effectiveness, problem-solving, and change management skills.

• Ability to lead through influence and effectively collaborate within a global, matrixed organization.Experience deploying global standards and programs across diverse geographic, cultural, and regulatory environments.

• Proficiency with EHS management systems, data analytics, reporting, and visualization tools.

Competencies

• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders' Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 36855