[Hiring] Regional Health and Safety Senior Manager @CVI Infrared Optics

Role Description

IDEX Corporation has a strong track record of performance and a diverse portfolio of businesses across several markets and industries. IDEX offers an entrepreneurial environment that rewards creative thinking and problem solving.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Health and Safety Director, the Regional Health and Safety Senior Manager, Europe and Asia will be a key member of the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team. This position has global responsibilities and will support multiple businesses across the enterprise, requiring frequent travel to IDEX business units within Europe, Asia, and India. The role supports over 50 sites and more than 3,600 employees within the region.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing compliance with local health and safety regulations, IDEX policies, and standards.
• Supporting the development and implementation of global health and safety programs and a health and safety management framework.
• Promoting a culture of health and safety excellence.
• Providing high-quality technical health and safety leadership (70% tactical and 30% strategic).
• Driving implementation of corrective/preventative actions and sharing best practices.
• Engaging in problem-solving and providing key input to executive and senior leadership.
• Establishing credible working relationships with leadership teams, EHS professionals, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of related experience preferred in a manufacturing environment with multi-site or corporate experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience with sites located across Europe is required, preferably the UK, Germany, Netherlands, and Italy.
• Experience with sites located in China and India is beneficial but not essential.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is beneficial.
• ISO 14001 and 45001 experience is beneficial.
• Genuine interest and passion for health and safety issues and relevant regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of health and safety regulations, including OSHA.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with EHS software tools; Benchmark Gensuite experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in developing health and safety training for multiple levels.
• Demonstrated experience with engaging people across organizations to build a culture of safety compliance and excellence.
• Knowledge and experience with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) preferred.
• A team player with the ability to think conceptually, flexibly, and strategically.
• Strong project management experience and skills.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Ability to travel without restriction; ability to travel up to 70% of the time.

Requirements

• Lead and/or provide guidance on incident reviews, sharing of learnings, and follow up/closure.
• Work with leadership and health and safety professionals to identify and develop health and safety programs.
• Assist in the development and support implementation of policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with country rules and regulations.
• Measure and monitor business unit compliance with policies, procedures, and programs.
• Act as a subject matter expert in using Benchmark Gensuite for assigned business units.
• Identify, develop, and lead health and safety improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of key performance metrics (KPIs) for the organization.
• Foster and lead a health and safety internal community through targeted relationship building activities.
• Develop, coach, train, mentor, and influence health and safety professionals globally.
• Lead audits and implement follow-up corrective actions.
• Engage with applicable regulatory authorities at assigned business units when required.
• Keep current with new and pending health and safety regulations.
• Partner with stakeholders to conduct due diligence reviews on potential acquisition targets.
• Execute ad hoc duties, as required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Supportive and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Ability to make an impact across diverse businesses.