Yanfeng
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, YAFI is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.
Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Director (EHS), North America The Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Director (EHS), North America leads the development of business processes and systems to identify and reduce or eliminate Environmental, Health, Safety and Security risks in North America region. The Director provides technical and legal support, business process development, the coordination of strategic and tactical planning with North America EHS leadership team and customers, and leadership for specific regional risk intervention programs. The Director will assist the global leadership team with setting long‑term direction for global safety programs and systems and provides support and leadership for specific Global EHS business processes and risk intervention programs.
Essential Functions
Ensure environmental due diligence is completed on time and in accordance with YFAI policy for acquisitions, divestitures and partnerships in North America.
Monitor country‑specific proposed changes to EHS regulations, assess and communicate potential impact, and lead intervention programs as specific regulatory changes affect YFAI’s manufacturing footprint.
Support North America EHS leadership in defining appropriate plant and regional EHS staffing, and in working with the operations and HR leadership teams to provide appropriate staffing.
Ensure familiarity with and recommend actions to keep the plant(s) in compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, local, and provincial health and safety laws.
Support the development and roll‑out of EHS data entry and reporting tools, including BBP and Business Objects systems, and the utilization of EHSIS.
Ensure employees, contractors, and vendors work practices are in regulatory compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory agencies; as well as with company standards and policies.
Oversee and provide direction, mentorship, training guidance and day‑to‑day management of the EHS team.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Required Education
Degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management, Safety Engineering, or Ergonomics, or equivalent experience.
Required Experience
10+ years of experience of EHS within a manufacturing/automotive environment.
Relevant staff leadership experience is required (8 years).
Proven ability to consistently improve EHS outcomes.
Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 systems.
Experience with and ability to influence senior leaders and staff. Often uses influence to convince both internal/external parties that share a common desire to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches and frequently negotiates with a common desire to reach agreement on complete proposals/programs.
Ability to solve problems that may be only vaguely defined and require understanding and consideration of other job areas.
Safety, environmental, industrial hygiene and/ or ergonomics certification highly desired.
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Director (EHS), North America The Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Director (EHS), North America leads the development of business processes and systems to identify and reduce or eliminate Environmental, Health, Safety and Security risks in North America region. The Director provides technical and legal support, business process development, the coordination of strategic and tactical planning with North America EHS leadership team and customers, and leadership for specific regional risk intervention programs. The Director will assist the global leadership team with setting long‑term direction for global safety programs and systems and provides support and leadership for specific Global EHS business processes and risk intervention programs.
Essential Functions
Ensure environmental due diligence is completed on time and in accordance with YFAI policy for acquisitions, divestitures and partnerships in North America.
Monitor country‑specific proposed changes to EHS regulations, assess and communicate potential impact, and lead intervention programs as specific regulatory changes affect YFAI’s manufacturing footprint.
Support North America EHS leadership in defining appropriate plant and regional EHS staffing, and in working with the operations and HR leadership teams to provide appropriate staffing.
Ensure familiarity with and recommend actions to keep the plant(s) in compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, local, and provincial health and safety laws.
Support the development and roll‑out of EHS data entry and reporting tools, including BBP and Business Objects systems, and the utilization of EHSIS.
Ensure employees, contractors, and vendors work practices are in regulatory compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory agencies; as well as with company standards and policies.
Oversee and provide direction, mentorship, training guidance and day‑to‑day management of the EHS team.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Required Education
Degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management, Safety Engineering, or Ergonomics, or equivalent experience.
Required Experience
10+ years of experience of EHS within a manufacturing/automotive environment.
Relevant staff leadership experience is required (8 years).
Proven ability to consistently improve EHS outcomes.
Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 systems.
Experience with and ability to influence senior leaders and staff. Often uses influence to convince both internal/external parties that share a common desire to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches and frequently negotiates with a common desire to reach agreement on complete proposals/programs.
Ability to solve problems that may be only vaguely defined and require understanding and consideration of other job areas.
Safety, environmental, industrial hygiene and/ or ergonomics certification highly desired.
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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