Director, H&S Audit & Assurance-Industrial Manufacturing(EMEA) REMOTE

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

TE Connectivity (TE) is a leading global provider of highly engineered connectors and sensors with sales of $16billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace; defense & military; medical & healthcare; oil & gas/marine; and energy & utilities. With 85,000 associates including 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, TE Connectivity’s commitment is their customers’ advantage. TE Connectivity is an independent publicly traded company whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “TEL.”  See www.te.com

The EMEA Director Health & Safety Audit & Assurance will report to the Senior Director of Health and Safety, this role will provide functional leadership for Health and Safety Audit & Assurance. The role requires ability to collaborate to develop strategy and drive execution across 3 TE Segments, 10 TE Business Units (BU) and functions.  This is a key leadership role that will be an important member of the Global EH&S team and for leading high-level reviews with top leadership.  This position will be responsible for Global H&S Audit & Assurance Program development and for driving TE Operating Advantage (TEOA – TE’s Lean Business methodology) across his/her global team to achieve continuous improvement.  The ideal candidate will have desire and drive for upward mobility and exhibit the required values, performance, and behaviors to enable such.

Location: EMEA (locations across the region are possible)

Global Audit & Assurance Program & Policy for TE EH&S

• Lead the development, revision, and continuous improvement of TE Audit & Assurance policies, procedures, and guidelines, aligning them with local, state, and federal regulations and industry best practices.
• Ensure seamless implementation of audit & assurance policies throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with TE Ethics and Compliance Team to develop, update, and communicate policies.

Safety Management System Leadership:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive safety management system that aligns with industry standards and best practices.
• Lead the EMEA region to be an effective enabler to achieve company goals of zero injuries and partner collaboratively with business and operations teams to build partnerships and effective workforce engagement.
• Manage the strategic risk profile throughout the identification of hazards and risks through the company audit and assurance program.
• Drive deployment of key regional activities to ensure complete, on-time schedule execution.
• Provide leadership and support for development and implementation of global EHS programs. Lead a cross functional team to assess, develop and deploy H&S strategies for a diverse group (operations, maintenance, engineering labs, contingent labor)
• Develop systems and metrics to effectively track, monitor and report progress to business and leadership team members.
• Monitor and analyze lagging and leading indicators to identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee all aspects of the safety management system, ensuring its effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Compliance Management:

• Stay abreast of safety regulations and standards pertinent to the company's industry and guarantee adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.
• Periodically review and adapt safety policies to reflect evolving regulatory requirements.
• Administer accountability process and reviews to ensure zero-tolerance to EH&S standards violations.

Safety Training and Education:

• Support development of comprehensive safety training programs for employees at all organizational levels according to the audit & assurance program requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Segment a/BU/ and site personnel to ensure thorough understanding of and adherence to the TE Audit & Assurance Program Requirements.

Expertise for Audit & Assurance:

• Serve as the in-house expert for interpreting and clarifying audit & assurance policy requirements, answering questions from employees, management, and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and solutions for complex audit & assurance policy-related inquiries.

Regulatory Liaison:

• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, representing the company during safety inspections and audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Assessment and Assurance:

• Analyze safety data and trends to identify areas for continuous policy and standards improvement.

Safety Culture Promotion:

• Cultivate a pervasive culture of safety, accountability, and ongoing improvement throughout the organization.
• Encourage active employee participation in safety initiatives and the reporting of safety concerns.
  

• 10+ years of relatable experience in EH&S and audit & assurance program development, safety management, and implementation, with a preference for corporate or industrial settings.
• Global experience with at least 5 years of leading related teams in a global structure.
• Prior experience and knowledge in manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Profound knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Possess strong and sound continuous improvement disciplines and convictions; Proven success in these areas is a must.
• Proven track record that demonstrates ability to achieve desired results.
• Strong people & organizational leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written (including technical policy writing) communication skills towards staff, peers, suppliers, internal customers and leadership.
• Ability to prioritize manage complexity in a fast-paced environment.
• Very Strong problem-solving skills.
• University degree in business related field, engineering or equivalent.
• Graduate degree in business (i.e. MBA, MS) is preferred.
• Strong IT Skills w proficiency in safety management software and tools.
  

• Culture: drives and has the resilience to sustain a winning culture and required organization structure that is responsive and adaptable to change; collaborative yet accountable; ensures the right example is set in providing specific feedback to encourage performance/professional development of those on the team and across the organization. 
• High engagement & ownership: hands on executive who develops a granular view of the business and able to dig deep as needed into the business/issues and lead by example, sets the right operating cadence and is personally accountable for the organization results, rolls up his/her sleeves to get to work and help solve problems when required. 
• Pace & energy: high energy, sets a quick pace and demonstrates a real sense of urgency and ensuring the right focus on things that matter most to create value.
• Results focused: results-oriented, delivers consistently against both short term and long-term plans, constantly raises the bar on performance and leads the organization toward a higher level of achievement. 
• Customer & market orientation: demonstrates knowledge & insights about the overall market and experience in dealing with the customer base, understands competition, creates a compelling vision for the organization and drives focused action plans; is passionate about winning.
• Leadership style: Humble, team player yet highly competitive and motivated by opportunity & challenge to drive the business forward and build a sustainable organization, strong communication skills that are crisp, credible and which instill confidence in the organization and creates strong followership. 
  

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WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

•    Competitive Salary Package
•    Performance-Based Bonus Plans
•    Health and Wellness Incentives
•    Employee Stock Purchase Program
•    Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
•    Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

Location: 

Schaffhausen, SH, CH, +++

City:  Schaffhausen State:  SH Country/Region:  CH Travel:  50% to 75% Requisition ID:  114116 Alternative Locations:  903 NL (Virtual Location) Function:  Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

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