NAO HSE Director

Job Description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

At FORVIA, we are committed to leading the way in safety and sustainable industrial development. The role of the Business Group (BG) or Regional HSE Director is pivotal in ensuring our leadership in these areas. With a focus on protecting employees, achieving "zero accidents," and minimizing environmental impact, this role is instrumental in shaping the future of our operations.

The HSE Director will report to VP Operations in North America Organization (NAO) and functionally to Group HSE Director.

The HSE Director position is established to support and ensure all applicable legal, company and other requirements which are known. He/she is a key contributor in the decision-making process on setting HSE direction as part of the continuous improvement mindset, and informs and advises Management and support functions on HSE matters.

The ambition is to provide a accidents free, and a healthy and safe environment within NAO.

The main missions of the role are to: 

• Drive a culture of transparency and anticipation to secure a healthy and safe environment, including the courage to send alerts for potential risks
• Provide clear recommendations to management for crisis situation, e.g. weather emergencies
• Analyze the region results and bring a global vision to the HSE risk assessment, ensuring accident enquiries are properly achieved (time- and quality-wise). Suggest solutions for improvement
• Elaborate and drive a mid-term strategy for HSE complemented with monitoring and execution of action plan for the NAO across Divisions
• Ensure consolidation and follow-up of the monthly reporting of key indicators (accidents, environmental data, fire safety, energy consumption...) in NAO
• Secure HSE tools and procedures for R&D, Programs and plant management in the BG in compliance with applicable legal & Group rules & requirements. Ensure proper implementation
• Plan and monitor the appropriate level of staffing in HSE within the region, including the anticipated evolution of HSE organization and individuals
• Drive, challenge and coach Division HSE Managers and support their development as well as the development of key resources
• Organize critical site reviews.

Governance: 
• Validate Targets Setting & Monitoring for HSE KPI with strong Group and Division collaboration
• Escalate critical risks, track alerts (AMS) and ensure the execution of mitigation actions
• Report results to the monthly NAO operations meeting as well as required group reports

Network :
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by animating NAO HSE network and secure alignment with the Group
• Encourage best practice sharing across Divisions with a culture of transparency and continuous improvement for HSE
• Participate in the development of Group HSE policies

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Experience:
• Minimum education level: Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years in HSE and additional roles in operations preferred
• Experience in leading big transformational projects 
• Able to structure work towards milestones, meet deadlines, report progress in a challenging environment
• Working in a multi-site environment & matrixed organization

Skills and competences:
• Leading by influence is key for the position
• Entrepreneur, positive, dynamic, proactive and flexible
• Strategic mindset and agility to adapt to changing and volatile environment
• Risk taking and ability to seize potentials and define priorities accordingly
• Comfortable in a challenging environment with plants, operations network, and with transversal management
• Curious & eager to learn and keep improving inside and outside HSE

The Employee is aware and ensures the respect of the Internal Rules, Code of Ethics and Management Code applicable in the establishment to which she/he is assigned.

What we can do for you

At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies. We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than , people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.  We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.  We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)  We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.  Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June , Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than , people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June , we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than .

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.
 

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