Job opportunity
Senior Director - QHSE Management
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Job information
Reference Number
JR-0033637
Job function
QHSE
Position type
Full time
Site
1385 N Weber Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446
Your responsibilities and tasks:
GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.
Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
Key Responsibilities: As the Senior Director of QHSE, you will play a pivotal role in leading our efforts to ensure compliance, drive safety excellence, and enhance our overall environmental and quality performance.
Strategic
- Develop and execute a comprehensive QHSE strategy aligned with GEA Group's global objectives and standards.
- Implement an Integrated Management System for Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality.
- Lead the implementation of GEA Group HSE Policies and Standards across country operations.
- Facilitating the development and rollout of impactful HSE training and development programs.
- Supporting the development and compliance of a quality management system.
- Guiding country-level purchasing activities and resolving quality issues.
Influence
- Build and lead an effective team of QHSE specialists and managers at different sites in the US and Canada
- Cultivate strong relationships with leadership, clients, subcontractors, and partners to uphold our core safety values.
- Provide expert consultancy to Senior Managers and local HSE personnel.
- Collaborating with Management Teams to ensure timely closure of audit-related corrective actions.
- Creating platforms for HSE staff to collaborate, learn, and grow together.
- Serving as the local expert on quality-related processes and regulations.
- Lead, develop and mentor a Safety team of 5+ members.
Tactical
- Conducting thorough risk assessments and securing necessary resources for risk mitigation.
- Orchestrating audits and inspections, managing corrective and preventive actions, and coordinating responses.
- Overseeing external advisors, regulatory links, and environmental authorities.
- Conducting internal investigations of serious accidents and incidents when needed.
- Ensuring successful delivery of Companywide projects.
Your profile and qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in health, safety, and environment, or related field
- 10 Years of experience leading and developing teams
- Demonstrated expertise in different Quality Management System disciplines.
- Successful track record in leading change management initiatives.
- Exceptional people management skills with a focus on coaching and mentoring.
- Analytical acumen with ability to translate data into insights
- In-depth understanding of international standards and procedures.
- Proficiency in accident and incident investigation.
- Self-motivation and the ability to excel under pressure.
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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Join a top employer
GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.
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A world of opportunities
We’re a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.
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About GEA
GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.
