• Regional HSE Director - Americas

    BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. (Durham, NC)


    Position Summary & Responsibilities:

    Accountable for deploying the Corporate HSE policy and objectives within the defined region, defines and executes the regional company HSE management system strategy, integrates and develops processes that meet business needs.

     

    This position can also be located in St. Louis, MO or Salt Lake City, UT

     

    + Provides the required leadership and support to ensure improvement with Corporate HSE Management System and applicable requirements, while minimizing the risk of potential adverse HSE events across the region. Leads and participates in HSE site visits, HSE training and audits.

    + Collaborates to build, monitor and improve the bioMérieux Safety program in partnership with the Global HSE team

    + Leads a network of site HSE teams and subsidiary HSE representatives

    + Ensures systematic HSE cross-learning between Functions, Sites and Subsidiaries and builds a dynamic network, participates in the HSE team members recruitment process within the assigned region, develops HSE staff, collaborates/influences/agrees with the regional and local management to

    + Ensure the regional targets match with the company global objectives

    + Participates in establishing the Corporate HSE Vision and Strategy

    + Facilitates communication with stakeholders (Internal & External) across the region

    + Establishes/Modifies/Monitors overall program requirements, timing, and resources to meet/exceed business objectives and goals within the assigned region

    + Acts as the Subject Matter Expert, Project Manager or Process Owner on assigned Global HSE programs

    Education, Skills, & Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred

    + 10+ years of HSE experience including at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment

    + 5+ years managerial with experience in a matrix organization

    + Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or NEBOSH is highly desirable.

    + Experience with multi-site coordination is preferred

    + In-depth knowledge of global HSE regulations and standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001, FDA QSR, EU MDR, etc.).

    + Experience in building and improving a Health Safety and Environmental management system

    + Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization.

    + Flexible, innovative, continuous improvement and result-oriented

    + Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

    + Experience with EHS management systems and digital reporting tools.

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