Global Safety Manager

ALKEGEN

Global H&S Lead driving safety culture and leading H&S strategy across Alkegen’s manufacturing operations. Managing compliance and promoting best practices for health and safety while collaborating globally.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeTonawanda • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead by example, promote and demonstrate the principles, vision and values of Alkegen
Establish strong leadership credibility, confidence and rapport across all levels of the Business Unit
Be the subject matter expert for all H&S matters and take the prominent role in leading the H&S agenda within the Business Unit; establish clear communication strategies to effectively share H&S updates and process improvements
Mentor / coach H&S Managers to improve / develop management styles & behaviors in order to improve the safety culture at their respective plant
Ensure a sense of urgency exists for H&S improvements at each facility
Manage the Internal H&S Management System Audit program inclusive of the following elements: Audit Schedule, Auditing Development Of Robust Risk Based Corrective Action Plans, Global Audit Analysis, Management Review Process Improvement
Develop positive external relationships to ensure all statutory requirements as defined by country-specific regulators are understood and systems to ensure compliance are developed and maintained
Develop a deep understanding of the Business Unit operations to identify and subsequently manage common areas of risk within the Business Unit
Develop a comprehensive knowledge and personally own all aspects of the H&S organization and performance in the Business Unit by working with the H&S professionals at each facility: H&S objectives centered on continuous improvement
Accident and Incident Investigation (RCA) with a focus on prevention and learning
Data Analysis - Identify trends through key performance indicators and develop programs to address risks and gaps
Manage and where appropriate further develop Emergency Response Programs for each facility within the Business Unit, testing via a series of live drills and desktop exercises is essential
Support the Global H&S Director and Business Unit Operational Leads in developing, strengthening, and enhancing the H&S strategy for the Business Unit; act as the conduit between Plant Leadership & Global SHE Director
Build adaptable and positive relationships with Operations Directors, Plant Managers, H&S Managers who report to them, operational colleagues and other support functions within the organization to create and continually improve the safety culture and performance at each plant

Requirements

What you’ll need

Internationally recognized Occupational H&S qualification e.g. Degree in Occupation H&S, Chartered Safety Professional
Internationally recognized environmental qualification preferred
Prior exposure to ISO14001 & ISO 18001 / 45001 environmental & occupational standards
Minimum of 7 years leading H&S in a global manufacturing environment
Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA/UK/EU safety legislation
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Adaptive Coaching Skills e.g. listening, responding
Demonstrate experience of working with formal Management of Change systems to reduce safety and operational risks
Demonstrate experience in Process Safety Management techniques such as HAZOP is an advantage for the role
Demonstrate experience in the application of behavioral safety management systems in order to drive an interdependent culture within a workforce
Excellent people, communication, team building and organizational skills essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Accident And Incident InvestigationProcess Safety Management TechniquesManagement Of Change SystemsRisk Based Corrective Action PlansH&S Management System AuditSafety Legislation KnowledgeContinuous Improvement Strategies

Soft Skills

Adaptive Coaching SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Building SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership Credibility

Certifications

Degree In Occupational H&SChartered Safety ProfessionalEnvironmental Qualification