• Acting as EHS single point of contact for the GTI Supply Chain Head, monitoring & reporting EHS performance, training & setting best practices with all sites.
• Providing technical, engineering & legal input to any adverse audit/and or inspection findings.
• Leading EHS input to new capital projects & new product introductions.
• Coaching site EHS leads, EHS teams & site leadership team on how to improve EHS performance through effective management system implementation.
• Facilitating efforts with GTI insurers to ensure effective loss prevention and business continuity plans are in place.
• Collaborating with Shared Services / Functions (i.e., Quality, Eng, GPS, HR, IT, Procurement, and 3rd Party businesses, et al) to ensure EHS is integrated into the business strategy, risk mapping process & business continuity plans.
• Supporting sites in preparation for EHS audits conducted by corporate functions, regulatory enforcement authorities or EHS management system accreditation/certification bodies.
• Supporting sites in developing & implementing effective CAPA’s & sharing these learnings within region & function.
• Undertaking GEMBAs & audits at sites, warehouses & contract facilities.  Supporting the supply chain in management of EHS at third party operators.
• Facilitating effective collaboration among EHS professionals to ensure good practice sharing & staff development in the control of risks.
• Ensuring appropriate numbers of qualified and competent EHS staff are available at each site to address EHS compliance, hazards, and risks.
• Implementing a culture of “total disclosure” regarding EHS regulatory compliance, audit results, and incidents to ensure that all of GTI benefits from the findings from these events.
• Ensuring an integrated, comprehensive approach is taken with environmental management to reduce contributions to GTI’s overall environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• CSP Preferred
• 15+ years’ experience in EHS & Engineering within the Consumer / Pharmaceuticals / FMCG industries.
• Experience designing, developing and/or implementing ISO or OHSAS management systems
• Proven knowledge & delivery in compliance. This will cover regulatory fields, Engineering, process, machinery & containment safety, hazardous area protection concepts & interaction with regulators/auditors.
• Project / program management & influencing across multiple sites.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI
• Must have a solid understanding of the Medical Marijuana laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age