Ford Motor Company

Director, Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversee and guide corporate Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology functions worldwide to ensure compliance and standardization
  • Collaborate with HR, Safety, Environmental, Plant Management, and Labor Relations to champion employee health and safety
  • Manage North America IH requirements, chemical exposure risk assessments, sampling, vendor testing, and result interpretation
  • Lead noise survey definition, coordination, budget management, and reporting; ensure hearing conservation enrollment for >85 dBA exposures
  • Manage IH and Toxicology budget preparation, approval, and administration
  • Oversee toxicology management for chemical products including composition review, SDS validation, and Company Tox Number assignments
  • Execute five-year re-review process for approved products to verify usage, volume, and composition
  • Partner with unions (e.g., UAW) and international teams to coordinate IH programs and provide technical support
  • Lead Global IH and Toxicology meetings and provide technical guidance on complex IH issues
  • Lead, guide, and supervise corporate IH and Toxicology staff and oversee third-party vendors.

Requirements

  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in an industrial setting
  • Master of Science (MS) or Ph.D. (preferred) in Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Environmental Health, or a closely related scientific field.
  • Demonstrated experience working within an organization with unionized employees.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, including but not limited to: OSHA Standards, ACGIH standards, and NIOSH recommendations.
  • Strong working knowledge of sampling strategies, industrial toxicology, industrial hygiene principles, safety techniques and practices, and federal and state safety and health laws and regulations.
  • General knowledge of equipment and operations in industrial manufacturing environments.
  • Proven leadership capabilities with a strong history of managing geographically dispersed teams and fostering effective cross-functional partnerships.
  • Exceptional organizational planning, project management, and teamwork skills.
  • Superior interpersonal skills, including professional scientific level written and verbal communication in English, and a strong ability to build collaborative relationships.
  • Proficiency in performing data analysis using various tools, including but not limited to MS Office Suite and electronic medical record systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategy development, execution, and measurement of outcomes.