What are the responsibilities and job description for the FMRD - EHS Chemical Operations Leader position at 3M?
Job Description:
Chemical Operations Leader
About this Role:
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You'll Make in this Role:
- Leading a multi-functional team of EHS professionals in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives designed to reduce incidents, improve compliance and create efficiency.
- Implementing an organizational strategy aligned to corporate strategy and standards.
- Determining opportunities for improved efficiency and communication across both the business group and the larger corporate structure.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develops health/safety/environment business strategies in conjunction with fellow business leaders to ensure achievement of business objectives.
- Adjusts health/safety/environment strategies to meet changing market and production conditions for a medium to large sized manufacturing operation.
- Implements health/safety/environment standards and defines guidelines for different areas such as security, health and safety assurance, pollutants, etc.
- Cools and explains health/safety/environment data and methodologies to functional leaders, external business partners, and the community to ensure their understanding and buy-in.
- Ensures plant equipment and processes have adequate capabilities to meet 3M's and local governmental health/safety/environment legislations, regulations, and policies.
- Protects employees and company assets by eliminating incident injuries, property damage, and adverse environment impact.
- Defines an effective resolution system to ensure timely response to health/safety/environmental issues.
- Promotes best practices related to health/safety/environment and builds a respective culture within the organization.
- Serves as liaison between 3M and governmental agencies as well as the local community.
- Negotiates and counsels on an expert level, justifies controversial positions and demonstrates advanced persuasion skills.
Your Skills and Expertise:
- Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
- Ten (10) years of EHS technical practice and leadership in a private, public, government or military environment.
- Current, valid Driver's License.
About 3M:
3M is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a range of benefits to support your physical and financial well-being, including competitive pay, medical, dental & vision, health savings accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences and retirement benefits.
