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The Strategic Environmental Health Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) Manager spearheads the development of EHS&S strategies and drives culture within Saint-Gobain Research North America (SGR NA). The role involves close collaboration with SGR NA members, Saint-Gobain’s broader EHS&S network in North America, global R&D Center EHS&S teams, company executives, and external contractors. Based at Saint-Gobain’s flagship North American R&D facility in Northboro MA, this on-site position reports to the Director of Operations.

Leading a dedicated team, the Strategic EHS&S Manager oversees the execution of EHS policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to all pertinent regulations and standards. This manager also chairs the Sustainability Committee, a team responsible for advancing and overseeing the Sustainability Roadmap, as well as steering sustainability endeavors within the facility. They must adeptly build results-oriented teams, manage both departmental and capital expenditure budgets, foster strong networks within the global Saint-Gobain community, and engage with government entities at multiple levels.

The ideal prospect is a seasoned EHS&S leader who is passionate about all aspects of EHS&S, has an innovative mindset and demonstrated track record of impactful results. A history of influencing without authority and employment of trust, empowerment and collaboration (TEC) principles across all organizational tiers and with external parties (including regulatory bodies and suppliers) is essential. Effective, clear, and respectful communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) are critical for this role, particularly the ability to tailor messages for diverse groups. Given the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the environment, we require someone energized and organized, capable of juggling responsibilities and responding to community needs promptly.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the EHS strategy, identifying short-, medium- and long-term initiatives to improve and maintain EHS excellence at SGR NA and associated locations. Create a detailed blueprint for achieving strategic objectives that are aligned with corporate vision and goals, and in accordance with the Saint-Gobain EHS Management System.

• Lead the Sustainability Committee to generate and maintain the Sustainability Roadmap plus guide sustainability initiatives at the center. In conjunction with operational and R&D teams, craft a detailed plan to achieve roadmap objectives ensuring alignment with corporate requirements and expectations of SGR NA community.

• Lead the EHS team and subcommittees to execute the short, medium and long-term EHS objectives for SGR NA and associated sites. Guide the Sustainability, operational and R&D teams to achieve sustainability goals

• Oversee EHS team members as they lead transversal R&D center EHS best practice exchanges and act as SafetyPlus Champion for contractor vetting. Participate as core member of the 5S Committee and the Crisis Team, achieving goals as determined by the team. Support Operations Leadership Team (OLT) and Center Management Team (CMT) and engage in their initiatives as requested

• Build effective and high performing teams using the principles of TEC (trust, empowerment and collaboration); create and maintain connections within Saint-Gobain; identify and exchange with external authorities (federal, state, local agencies); adhere to internal and external guidelines

• Develop and manage departmental and CAPEX budgets; innovate to reduce costs; share progress with upper management

• Bachelor’s Degree with 15 years of experience; Master’s Degree with 10 years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related field

• Knowledge of applicable EHS&S regulations and standards, examples include: OSHA, EPA. NFPA, Industrial and lab safety, hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene, risk assessments, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent certification

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; Experience in EHS management tools

• Customer focus; Professional demeanor, positive energy, good listening and questioning skills, timely follow up to ensure that customer needs are met

• Proven track record of project development and management skills - organization, attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects concurrently, record keeping, flexibility

• Demonstrated ability working with outside contractors and agencies to coordinate critical project work within regulatory requirements

• Ability to work with limited resources and provide creative and innovation solutions to achieve target goals.

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Saint-Gobain Research (SGR) North America is one of Saint-Gobain’s largest industrial research laboratories. The center is home to more than 400 employees working at the leading edge of innovation on multidisciplinary industrial research, preparing the future by designing tomorrow's products and processes across an amazing variety of markets and technical disciplines. Since 1985, SGR North America has been supporting existing businesses, developing future businesses, and nurturing talent.

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.