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Kimberly-Clark · 4 hours ago

OH&S Program Leader (Global KC-Site)

Kimberly-Clark is a global company dedicated to creating better care for a better world. As the OH&S Program Leader, you will develop and manage comprehensive EHS programs to ensure the protection of people and the environment while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
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Responsibilities

Develop and implement global OH&S policies, standards, guidelines and procedures that supports the EHS&S Operating System
Promote our OH&S culture through continuous improvement initiatives
Stay informed about existing and evolving government policies, laws, regulations, and other applicable Health, and Safety obligations globally
Define and implement program roadmaps, strategic implementation plans and defined accountability that is applied globally while partnering with peers and all aspects of the businesses we support to ensure compliance to regulatory and KC policies
Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in the identification of trends, analysis, countermeasures, that protects our people, planet and reputation
Be up to date on technological, process, industry advancements and apply those insights into deployment of opportunities to protect our people, planet and reputation
Deploy program metrics and supporting data management/analytics platforms that identifies performance gaps and drives improvement actions across aspect of the EHS&S Operating System
Manage the risk reduction and compliance plans of the programs, leveraging risk prioritization that informs annual resource planning. Tracking and driving delivery of these plans for both capital and non-capital initiatives
Drive global compliance to standards across the enterprise and develop action plans to remedy substandard conditions
Lead safety assessment activities across the enterprise to drive compliance with governmental, industry and K-C standards
Use insights from assessments and identified compliance gaps to establish minimum control standards and compliance requirements across the enterprise
Develop and execute an enterprise-wide training and education curriculum by leveraging various learning processes and embedded operating systems, ensuring that all sectors and regions develop and maintain the required hard and soft skills and competencies
Work cross-functionally in a heavily networked environment, using leadership, high degree of influence without authority, and business acumen to evaluate risks and opportunities and propose appropriate courses of action to mitigate risks
Effectively manage multiple priorities, make decisions and drive solutions quickly and efficiently, working independently as well as within a variety of teams
Effectively intervene during periods of crisis with situational awareness and adaptability
Provide requisite guidance and assistance to Supply Chain leaders, OH&S leaders, EHS leaders and local Program Owners for compliance with government policies, laws, regulations, and OH&S obligations
Make recommendations to leadership on complex matters related to crisis/risk management and compliance assurance
Use digital systems/platforms to monitor existing preventive, detective, and corrective OH&S controls at operating sites
Ensure effective functioning or require correction as needed to manage relevant OH&S risks to an acceptable level
Foster relationships with external partners and groups, including local auditing resources, governmental agencies, NGOs, industry groups, and scientific organizations
Stay abreast of relevant OH&S policy and regulatory developments and align with best practices in Partner with relevant Global OH&S colleagues, HR, and other functional experts to develop, deliver, and maintain an OH&S compliance, conformance, and controls curriculum
Build requisite skills, capabilities, and capacity at operations throughout the organization

Qualification

Occupational HealthSafetySafety ManagementRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementEHS Programs DevelopmentGlobal Standards KnowledgeStrategic PlanningOperational ExcellenceInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
7 plus years of experience in a safety management or engineering in a high-speed manufacturing environment
Solid knowledge of local regulations, ISO, Global standards, including OSHA
Previous experience effectively working with global teams in a heavily networked organization
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans on a global scale
Proven ability to problem solving as well as develop and deploy effective solutions
Proven project management and global program execution experience
Ability to set and drive meaningful decisions through decisive decision making and appropriate recommendations that propels performance at pace while managing differing stakeholder expectations
Previous experience with leveraging operational excellence processes and six sigma principles to embed standards across networks
Solid communication skills with stakeholders at varying levels of the organization
Strategic visionary with a strong ability to influence without authority with a broad audience including external stakeholders

Preferred

Familiarity with digital platforms to simplify/streamline deployment processes and provide data assurance to the Enterprise and Segment organizations
Previous experience working with manufacturing sites in both mature and developing/emerging markets
Certification in safety management (e.g., CSP, CIH) is preferred

Benefits

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

Company

Kimberly-Clark

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Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Craig Stephen Slavtcheff
Chief R&D Officer
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John Carmichael
President, North America
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