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

Your profile and competencies to succeed

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

What we can do for you

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.

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 157,000 people in 43 countries. You’ll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, 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 2045.

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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