Title:  GSC Global Health & Safety Director

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 GSC Global Health & Safety Director

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.  In this role you will be 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.  As a member of Operational Performance Improvement team, you will be working very closely with all GSC functions and regions, contributing to the overall GSC strategy development and thought leadership.

Responsibilities:

As a GSC Global Health & Safety Director, you will:     

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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 as a must have
• 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

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.