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.