GSC Global Health & Safety Director (m/f/d)

Title: GSC Global Health & Safety Director (m/f/d)

Job ID: 95840

Country: Germany

City: Trier

Professional area: Environment Health & Safety

Contract type: Permanent

Professional level: Experienced

Location: Trier, DE, 00000

Job ID: 95840 / Location: Trier / Start: as soon as possible / Contract type: permanent

To strengthen our team in the area of GSC Global Health & Safety in Trier/Germany, we are looking for a GSC Global Health & Safety Director (m/f/d) in permanent employment.

Your job mission:
In line with GSC MGSM (Mission Goals Strategies Measures), this position is responsible for developing Global Supply Chain Health & Safety roadmap, strategic initiatives and objectives, creating a sustainable and continuously improving Safety culture. The position is accountable for driving effective execution of best-in-class H&S initiatives, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and regulations, and tracking and continuously improving H&S performance. This position is a member of Operational Performance Improvement team, working very closely with all GSC functions and regions, contributing to the overall GSC strategy development and thought leadership.

• Health & Safety Strategy: Develop and align GSC (Leaf operations, Manufacturing sites, Warehouses) Health & Safety strategy and roadmap with GSC Mission, Goals, Strategies & Measures ensuring regional strategies support global targets.
• EHS Pillar Ownership: Lead the Global EHS Pillar, set IWS H&S expectations, design strategic KPIs, and manage Global H&S PDCA and Change Management processes.
• Competency Building: Build H&S competency across GSC, ensuring regional/local EHS leads and Daily Management System Owners (MSOs) are qualified.
• Accident Prevention & Incident Management: Establish a proactive accident prevention program and lead global incident investigations to eliminate incidents.
• H&S Training: Manage the global health & safety training matrix by job, function, and region to ensure consistent training and communication.
• Compliance & Certification: Conduct regular EHS compliance assessments, lead regulatory compliance, drive ISO certifications, and manage Dangerous Goods globally.
• Safety Culture: Foster a strong safety culture within GSC, ensuring safety is prioritized, visible, and reinforced through open communication and recognition.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in global H&S standards, training, and tools, ensuring alignment with corporate H&S philosophy.
• People Management: Motivate and develop the professional skills of direct and indirect team members.

Your profile:

• University degree or higher with a strong focus on EHS or Safety Management. EHS qualifications and certificates as per local legal requirements.
• 10 years of relevant experience working in EHS, IWS EHS Pillar expertise.
• Fluency in English, proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Strong background in EHS management systems and risk management.
• Knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, training management and ISO systems.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship management and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Practiced working time model: Possibility of 50% mobile office work within Germany on a monthly basis.

Have we aroused your interest?

Apply directly with your complete application documents (CV, cover letter & references) stating your earliest possible starting date (Job ID 95840).

Diversity & Inclusion
We want everyone at JTI to be themselves and develop their full potential, because each and every one of us makes a valuable contribution to the success of the company and the location in Germany. We live and promote diversity, equality and inclusion accordingly.

Sustainability & Commitment
We have particularly close ties to the Trier region and the greater Cologne area through our two locations and want to make a significant contribution to a high quality of life, e.g., through annual clean-up campaigns on the Rhine and Moselle.