Location: Rochester,NY, USA
The WW Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Director is responsible for world-wide HSE strategy development and execution to ensure products and manufacturing operations comply with regulatory requirements, conform to internal standards, and meet sustainability objectives. Strategy development must adapt to changing business priorities, new technologies, customer expectations and global regulatory activity. The HSE strategy also prioritizes the health and safety of employees, users of our products, our business partners, and the communities in which we operate.
The HSE Director leads a multi-national team of HSE professionals that provide direction and support for Kodak's business operations in the following categories:
Global Operations
• Execute HSE audits at global manufacturing facilities to reduce risk, share best practices, and drive improvements.
• Lead initiatives to improve chemical process safety, especially as novel chemicals are introduced through new business ventures, such as pharmaceuticals. Provide input on thermal stability, decomposition consequences and reactivity issues for potential new processes. Determine manufacturability, safe operating conditions, and classification for transportation.
• Support redevelopment projects at Eastman Business Park by helping site management and potential new operations navigate permitting framework
• Support ISO 14001 Certifications (Environmental Management Systems)
• Ensure all global facilities meet the requirements of applicable operating permits
Product Requirements and Tools for Market Access
• Help product commercialization teams meet HSE deliverables to ensure all products meet myriad regulatory requirements for the intended global markets
• Provide strategy and tools for evaluating chemicals and regulatory reporting processes
• Help business teams navigate evolving regulatory requirements, especially as Kodak's product portfolio expands into new areas (e.g., food packaging, printing on consumer products, textiles)
Global Product Regulatory Compliance
• Meet chemical registration and regulatory reporting deadlines (including fee payment) in jurisdictions world-wide (over 100 reports)
• Direct appropriate advocacy efforts related to increasing chemical regulations to protect, sustain, and provide guidance to affected businesses
• Monitor and conduct reviews of emerging, global regulatory developments with potential impact on Kodak's portfolio. Engage businesses and assist in strategy development to cost-effectively meet future directives (e.g., new packaging obligations in several countries, equipment standards, chemicals legislation, PFAS)
Champion Sustainability Initiatives
• Promote and track activities to attain corporate environmental goals
• Monitor Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy direction (e.g., CSRD), including among Kodak competitors, to guide future Kodak direction
• Lead development of annual Sustainability Report
Communicate HSE Information to Stakeholders
• Provide timely technical support for Kodak customer issues related to product questions such as chemical composition/hazards and occupational health concerns
• Update internal HSE website, including on-line training modules, and support CMO updates of Kodak.com
HSE Deliverables for Corporate Development Projects
• Provide HSE support and conduct due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures
Reduce Corporate Costs
• Manage legacy environmental liabilities and remedial projects world-wide
• Ensure effective absence management and Workers' Compensation claim management in US
To develop and execute the world-wide HSE strategy, the HSE Director will:
• Collaborate and partner with the Chief Executive and senior leaders to resolve significant HSE issues, review policies, and establish corporate-level goals, including targets related to environmental sustainability. Assist in understanding the business impacts of HSE issues to enable prudent allocation of resources and decision-making
• Build collaboration across Kodak businesses and functions to best utilize resources to deliver improvements in global HSE performance. Constantly assess priorities to effectively balance significant regulatory demands, evolving business needs, customer expectations, and Kodak's commitment to sustainability.
• Set a vision for the global HSE team that is aligned to ensure successful implementation of action plans within scope of the Annual Commitment Plan (i.e., budget).
• Champion the analysis of employee injury trends to effectively reduce workplace hazards and improve safety behaviors. Ensure thorough investigation of all incidents, identification of root causes, and the development of effective programs to prevent recurrence.
• Provide company representation to regulatory agencies relating to HSE aspects of Kodak projects, compliance matters, enforcement actions, and remedial activities. Engage legal counsel and third-party consultants as appropriate.
• Remain up-to-date and conversant with relevant laws, regulations and other statutory requirements that may impact Kodak
• Establish coaching/mentoring relationships with team members, especially new employees and direct-report supervisors. Develop and execute a succession strategy to ensure effective transitions resulting from attrition.
Desired Education and Certification:
• BS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Environmental Engineering.
• Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) and/or Professional Engineering license preferred. Applicants with other 4-year technical degrees, relevant work experience, and certifications (e.g., CIH, CSP) may be considered.
Desired Skills and Knowledge:
• 15+ years of related experience, including 7+ years in leadership roles.
• Management experience leading multi-national technical teams preferred.
• Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for HSE priorities that are aligned with business strategy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 requirements, OSHA, EPA, and corresponding global requirements related to chemical manufacturing
• Strong proficiency in several HSE-related topics (e.g., chemical process safety management, risk management, sustainability)
• Knowledge of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability requirements and expectations emerging globally.