Site HSE Leader - Medium to Large Sites

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90 of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Site HSE Leader is responsible for managing and advancing Health, Safety, Security and Environmental programs across two regional sites. This fully onsite role is based in North Charlestown, NH facility, with regular travel to our Newington, CT facility.

Job Responsibilities

Lead implementation of GKN Aerospace HSE & Security policies across both sites.
Develop & excute site-specific HSE improvement plans aligned with regional and corporate objectives.
Manage all incident response and reporting for environmental, safety, and property-related events including near-misses.
Act as HSE Subject Matter Expert and facilitate Mangement of Change activites.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including but not limited to CTDEEP, NHDES, OSHA and EPA.
Implement & maintain an integrated ISO14001 and ISO45001 Environmental, Health and Safety Management System.
Report HSE performance to local, regional, and functional leadership.
Support HSE site certifications and regulatory audits as required.
Develop & excute annual HSE training & competency plans for each Value Stream and ensure training completion for all employees.
Act as Site Security Manager & drive the implementation of the Security Essentials and associated control mechanisms.
Manage workers compensation claims in collaboration with Human Resources.
Manage compliance calendar and required regulatory submittals including but not limited to; Tier II, TRI, OSHA ITA.
Provide oversight to HSE Management System support consultancy and effective management of contract & responsibilities.
Liason between Corporate Compliance Functions and Regional Leadership.
Lead sustainability initiatives for the region.
Perform other duties as assigned or self-assigned to ensure the advancement of HSE and Security Functions.

Job Requirements:

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related discipline
Minimum 3 years of experience in occupational safety/health or environmental engineering in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years of experience in Facilities and/or Maintenance roles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Strong ability to self-manage in a dynamic environment
Proven influencing capabilities
Understanding of OSHA General Industry 1910 Standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with GKN Aerospace or another aerospace industry
Experience with RCRA, NPDES, SPCC & EPCRA programs
Knowledge of industry best practices and implementation strategies
Experience implementing ISO standards
Experience leading cross-functional projects

Physical Requirements

Standing and walking at least 7hrs/day
Ability to carry and lift up to 25 lbs
Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day)
Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7hrs/day)

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Job Ident #: 1260129101

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/

GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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Job Info

Location

Charlestown, New Hampshire, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/