Job Title: HSE Lead – North America Job Location: Durham, NC About the Company: IPS Adhesives (IPSA) is a global supplier of adhesives and related solutions to a wide variety of markets. For over 65 years, IPS Adhesives has invested in product innovation, that provides specialized bonding solutions that are shaping the future of leading-edge assembly and construction design. Our brands are trusted worldwide by kitchen, bedroom and bathroom fitters, sign and display assembly operations, structural partners working in transportation, construction, boat building and more. Through these innovative performance and environmentally conscious-led solutions, we believe we can also help improve the lives of people working in these industries for generations to come. IPS Adhesives wants to Inspire its People to Succeed by engaging dynamic, collaborative and safety conscious team members to join our growing business. We are looking for a talented, “act-like-an-owner” team member to help drive our business, starting with the voice of the customer and closing with extraordinary service and value. For more information visit www.ipsadhesives.com. About the Role: The HSE Leader will develop and implement Environmental Health & Safety programs, procedures, associated training, and guidance documents for North America. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, healthy, and safety regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support achievement and implementation of OSHA and other regulatory agency requirements. Lead incident/injury investigations and implementation of corrective actions. Educate and train project team members in safety requirements, best practices in incident preventions. Perform health and safety inspections, assessments, and audits Coordinate, review, and monitor non-routine work activities that have the potential to adversely impact operations, the environment, or health & safety. Develops project plans and timelines based on strategic EHS goals and objectives. Partner with departments to recognize hazards and prevent injuries. Conduct training including but not limited to new hire orientation, compliance, forklift, scissor lift, LOTO, Machine guarding, chemical hygiene, etc. Administer EH&S programs driving participation, data entry, evaluation, and reporting. Maintain required records for safety training, safety inspections, and other EHS tasks. Answer questions and assist associates, supervisors, and contractors on EHS related matters. Manage safety shoe and prescriptive eyewear programs. Coordinate hazardous waste shipments Disposal of hazardous waste in appropriate waste container and transport to central accumulation area Other duties as assigned. Critical Competencies Change Management : A combination of mental flexibility, creativity, conceptual ability and judgment. Ability to lead and manage change process for the organization effectiveness. Strong interpersonal savvy: A good listener with outstanding interpersonal qualities and a natural, effective consultative style. Someone who is sought out for their opinions and counsel and who can forge and maintain close relationships, both internally and externally. A highly-motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together, enthusiastically and effectively, in producing outstanding results. Results driven: An energetic, resourceful and hands on individual with a strong service orientation, someone who commits herself/himself fully to the job and who is dedicated to developing and delivering outstanding work – consistently revisits, rethinks and proactively explores opportunities to improve the Human Resources function, and its support of the organization’s mission and objectives. Managerial Courage : Willing to say what needs to be said, take a tough stand, and give candid / frank feedback when necessary. Strong Organizational Agility: Must be comfortable working in a highly matrixed environment and influencing without authority. Leadership : Self-starter who leads by example; effective in working with, and through others. Education and Experience Requirements 5 - 7 years of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) experience and/or chemical safety in a manufacturing/industrial environment. Bachelor’s degree in Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Chemistry, or Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or related field Knowledge of environmental, health and safety policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Experience conducting incident evaluations to identify root cause and corrective actions. Two years of general industry safety experience strongly preferred. OSHA 30 General Industry strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills Comfortable speaking in front of groups Continuous improvement approach to processes