This newly created Global Head Of Environmental role will be instrumental in driving our environmental and sustainability agenda. The role will translate strategy into action, initially ensuring compliance with all legislation within the geographies we operate and compliance with Reckitts standards. Partnering with Regional and Site Directors, you will review compliance status, advise on challenges and help develop and deliver the site environmental masterplans. Your focus will be on delivering manufacturing locations that are compliant and building a future that supports our sustainability strategic agenda.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership & Execution
o Develop and implement a Global Environmental strategy aligned with Reckitt’s global environmental and sustainability goals.
o Champion environmental priorities across manufacturing sites and R&D.
* Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
o Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations in your geographical region.
o Lead environmental risk assessments and mitigation plans, including incident response and remediation.
o Support sites to ensure non-conformances identified in audit reports are closed on time.
* Support Sustainability Initiatives
o Collaborate on programs to reduce water usage, waste generation, and carbon emissions.
o Support sites in scope to keep an accurate and up‑to‑date list of environmental initiatives.
* Data, Reporting & Transparency
o Provide governance for the environmental KPIs and reporting systems.
* Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
o Partner with internal teams, external regulators and share best practices.
o Represent Reckitt in environmental forums and with local, regional authorities.
* Team Leadership & Culture Building
o Lead and develop a high‑performing environmental teams across NA.
o Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or related field.
* 5+ years of experience in environmental or safety leadership.
* Deep understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability frameworks (e.g., EPA, CEPA, GHG Protocol).
* Experience with environmental data systems.
Personal Attributes
* Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
* Strong execution capabilities.
* Collaborative, influential, and able to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
* Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced, dynamic organization.
* Strong understanding of how environmental integrates into a manufacturing environment.
* Open‑minded and creative in finding innovative, effective solutions to complex environmental operational challenges.
* Be a self‑starter, motivated, proactive, and self‑sufficient and comfortable working independently and remotely.
* Able to build effective working relationships that deliver results in a wide range of environments and cultures.
* Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt communications to various audiences.
* Strong influencing skills.
* Able to put theory into practice by developing clear and pragmatic strategies that can be integrated into business processes.
* Ability to balance detail orientation with strategic perspective.
* Strong analytical and change management skills.
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