Environmental, Health, and Safety Director

Company: Align Technology, Inc.
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Environmental, Health, and Safety Director

• San Jose, California
• Operations
• 24164 Job Description Join a team that is changing millions of lives. Transforming smiles , --changing lives At--- Align Technology , we believe a great smile can transform a person's life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever's next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our-- diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Ready to join us? About this opportunity Reporting to the Global Head of Real Estate and Workplace Services, the Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) will establish and lead Align Technology's global EHS program. As a highly collaborative leader, they will create and implement a global EHS strategy which will ensure a safe workplace, and compliance with all safety, health and environmental regulations and policies. In addition, they will be a key partner in developing and implementing EHS compliance and EHS risk management processes. This role will initially be an individual contributor. The EHS Director will also play a key strategic role in support of corporate social responsibility initiatives and work with the VP of CSR to ensure programs align with our corporate social responsibility charter. In this role, you will---
  • As a global leaders, they will create and establish strategic EHS plans which will include championing, maintaining and communicating the company EHS policies and programs to assure that they are current and appropriate for global, regional and local purposes.
  • Will lead, establish, maintain, and oversee global environmental program to include compliance to any reporting requirements
  • Keep current on industry and regulatory updates to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements.
  • Work with plant safety committees to ensure compliance to corporate safety policies and practices.
  • Conduct workplace inspections with safety team members at each location to promote a safe work environment.
  • Evaluate and determine needs for industrial hygiene, fire protection and safety products.
  • Define safety committee meeting agendas.
  • Review for approval, all new material data sheets.
  • Maintain record keeping requirements of EPA, OSHA, and other pertinent compliance matters.
  • Conduct site visit/audits for any applicable site/plant locations.
  • Mentor associates with EHS responsibilities at global sites and provide input to performance appraisals form these associates.
  • Responsible for driving EHS performance improvement, mentor and motivate managers, Sr. Managers and in larger regionals, Directors within a matrix global team.
  • Success in this role is highly dependent on the ability to collaborate and develop great working relationships with BU leads, manufacturing and R&D teams, and with government agency representatives. In this role, you'll need ---
    • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 10+ years of experience
    • EHS-related licenses, certifications and/or membership in EHS professional associations are desired.
    • Six plus years managing people in matrix organization in multiple geographies
    • Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to successfully multi task; Very good attention to detail and deadlines; Well organized
    • EH&S experience in medical device/industry at a global level
    • Must have basic knowledge of blow molding and injection processes.
    • OSHA 10 & 30 training a plus
    • Knowledge of GRI standards as well as experience/ knowledge of Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Greenhouse Gas emissions calculations and target setting methodology. Experience driving sustainability reporting. Sound like a good fit? Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don't worry,---Align---is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network. About Align Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is--- transforming smiles and changing lives . Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and---OrthoCAD---digital services. Did you know? Align is the world's largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials. By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work - these are just some of the---things---employees say make Align Technology a great place to work. At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every--smile is--as unique as--our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture--of open-mindedness and compassion for--all--our--employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. Equal Opportunity Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire. Over the past few months numerous agencies around the world have issued a wave of consumer and business communications warning of third-party job-hunting scams. An influx of coronavirus-related job scams, phishing e-mails and cyberattacks by individuals and criminal groups are increasingly reported by the media and law enforcement. The pandemic driven job scams aim to capitalize on challenges in finding employment opportunities during the coronavirus and on disruption to normal recruiting operations procedures.
      
      We take these warnings very seriously and want to remind you that these criminals are impersonating recruiters, promising employment opportunities or employment in exchange for personal information, bank account numbers, credit card numbers or financial remuneration. Align Technology does not require jobseekers to provide bank account numbers, credit card numbers or payments. If you have any doubt whether an individual or placement agency is acting on our behalf, please contact Align Technology at https://www.aligntechnology.com/contact_us . We can verify whether we are hiring through the service.

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