Job ID:  98629 / Location:Trier / Start: TBD  / Contract type: Permanent

 

Preferable location: Trier, Germany

Secondary locations: Western Europe

For candidates applying from outside the specified location (Germany), the exact contract location will be determined based on individual discussions during the hiring process.

Once finalized, your relocation will be facilitated under a local employment contract, ensuring a smooth transition to your new workplace.

 

To strengthen our team in the area of  Regional Supply Chain leadership team, we are looking for a Regional EHS Director WE & AM (m/f/d) in permanent employment. 

 

 

Your job mission: 
This position is established to lead EHS at Regional level, accountable for setting and driving execution of the Environmental and H&S strategies within the regional manufacturing sites and warehouses, delivering on MGSM commitments (RIR <0.2) and ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate standards. 
This role is pivotal in building EHS capabilities within the region and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through IWS.

 

Who are we?
JTI is a leading international tobacco company with locations in more than 130 countries and world-famous brands such as Winston, Camel and American Spirit. With our brands Nordic Spirit, Logic and Ploom, we also focus on growth through innovations in the field of reduced risk products. In Germany, we are the largest employer in our industry with over 2,000 employees.

As a multiple award-winning top employer, we offer an open and inclusive working environment with exciting tasks in a challenging environment. Flexible working concepts, diverse development opportunities and international career paths are part of our everyday life. Visit us at www.jti.com to find out more about JTI and what it's like to work for us.

 

Your tasks: 

Establish regional GSC EHS startegy implementation roadmap in collaboration with Regional Supply Chain leadership team and factory EHS Leads to drive year over year performance improvement. 
Implement regional and site specific strategic KPI's and processes to determine performance and capabilities.
Partner with GSC Health & Safety and  GSC Environmental Sustainability functions to contribute to GSC EHS global strategy. Drive the Regional EHS PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) drumbeat with site EHS Leads to drive effective execution of global EHS Pillar tools and work processes, track regional performance, identify improvement opportunities and correct possible deviations. 
Ensure all site EHS leads with the region, their teams and DMSO’s (Daily Management System Owners) are qualified.
Establish and maintain a strong safety culture within the region, engaging leaders to role model Safety and constantly send a clear message that safety is not negotiable. Ensure safety is visible at all times, promoting open communication about safety concerns, and recognizing and rewarding safe behaviors. Execute a proactive accident prevention program that includes risk management (identification, assessment and control), inspections, audits, and emergency planning. 
Lead incident investigation program at regional level to eliminate incidents. Review incident reports, driving to root cause and evaluating the need for potential changes to current global policies and procedures. 
Ensure learnings from all incidents are reapplied in relevant factories in a timely manner. Deploy global safety training matrix to all sites and people within the region and ensure proper qualification. 
Challenge, coach and support Factory and EHS site Leads across the region and establish regular visit to sites (at least once per year) for better capability tracking, support and calibration. Lead the GSC EHS compliance program within the region to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory EHS requirements within the region and ensure appropriate actions to correct deficiencies are implemented. 
Conduct regular EHS compliance assessments (peer reviews) within sites, and EHS Pillar assessments (every 12 months at minimum). Drive Regional ISO systems and certification (ISO 14001 – Environmental Management, ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management, ISO 50001 – Energy management) by an independent organization to drive continuous improvement mindset. Ensure effective feedback collection from the region to drive improvement of the Global EHS standard work processes, tools, and training materials. Ensure best in class examples from the region are shared with Global EHS Pillar, and all changes to global Standards are deployed to sites in the region People Management: Motivate and develop the professional skills of direct and indirect team members.

 

Your profile: 

More than 10 years experience working in EHS and Manufacturing role and IWS EHS Pillar expertise University degree or higher with preferably with a strong focus on EHS or Safety Management Strong background in EHS management systems and risk management  Knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, training management and ISO systems Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management Excellent analytical and problem solving skills (root cause analyses) Practiced working time model: Possibility of 50% mobile office work within Germany on a monthly basis

 

Your benefits: 

Your team: You will work in an open and international working environment with approx. 60 nations at the Trier site. Your remuneration: Above-average pay as well as annual reviews. Individual company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits. Your meals: Our subsidized company canteen and numerous snack and coffee vending machines ensure your physical well-being. Your appreciation: You will receive regular feedback from us and, as your personal safety is important to us, we also protect you in your private life with our JTI accident insurance. Your work-life balance: You should enjoy your work! That's why we offer you 30 days of vacation for personal relaxation. You also have the option of working 50% of your working hours in the mobile office in Germany on a monthly basis. Your development: We focus on your personal development. We support you with a wide range of internal training courses as well as external training and development opportunities that are tailored specifically to you.

 

Have we aroused your interest?

Apply directly with your complete application documents (CV, cover letter & references) stating your earliest possible starting date (Job ID 98629).

 

Diversity & Inclusion
We want everyone at JTI to be themselves and develop their full potential, because each and every one of us makes a valuable contribution to the success of the company and the location in Germany. We live and promote diversity, equality and inclusion accordingly. We have local employee groups and networks, such as the PRIDE Chapter Germany or the togetHER network for female employees, in which committed colleagues are involved, and we support a wide range of projects in our local area. For this and many other activities in the area of diversity & inclusion, we have already been awarded the Global Equality Standard by Ernst & Young.

 

Sustainability & Commitment
We have particularly close ties to the Trier region and the greater Cologne area through our two locations and want to make a significant contribution to a high quality of life, e.g., through annual clean-up campaigns on the Rhine and Moselle and as a long-standing partner of the Cologne Green Foundation, we are committed to the preservation and expansion of the city's green spaces. Renewable energies are also part of our sustainability goals, which is why we are investing in the expansion of the Bescheid Süd wind farm, located 20 kilometers east of our Trier site, in order to secure green electricity for the region and for our production at the Trier plant. We are constantly reducing the amount of plastic used in the packaging of our classic tobacco products, thus saving tons of plastic waste.
 

Find out more about us at: https://www.jti.com/de/europe/germany/top-arbeitgeber 

 

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

 

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

 

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.