EHS Director - Palsgaard

Do you have a passion for leading Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives and a proven track record in driving excellence in this field? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our new Global EHS Director role.
At Palsgaard we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices at our global presence.

As the Global EHS Director you will be leading the development and execution of the company's global EHS strategy. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, operational knowledge and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will exert influence across all organizational departments globally, securing environmental health and safety compliance with our values and objectives and demonstrate a profound ability to motivate and lead teams effectively.

Your participation in the cross functional Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) work is also a crucial aspect of the role. You will report directly to the Chief Operational Officer, have a small dedicated EHS team in headquarter/Danish site and lead a matrix organization of EHS professionals globally.

The position is placed at our headquarter in Juelsminde (DK) with flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home. You must anticipate approximately 20-40 days of travel per year.

Given the novelty of this position, you will have the unique opportunity to construct our EHS setup from the ground up. While we have established a framework, we welcome and encourage challenges to enhance it.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy to reach a zero accident culture, ensuring global alignment and implementation across all business units and stakeholders.
• Directly lead and manage the EHS organization and specialists in Palsgaard Denmark and host the global EHS community and excellence teams.
• In close collaboration with Corporate Communications ensure communication of our EHS strategy to Palsgaard colleagues, guests and contractors present at our locations.

• Globally uphold an excellent working environment, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and collective agreements.
• Globally ensure environmental permits are compliant with site and office utilization globally.

• Actively participate in efforts supporting overall Sustainability and ESG ambitions, performance, and reporting. This includes compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and EU Taxonomy.
• Drive the scope 1 & 2 emission reductions globally. Evaluate and prioritize proposals for Board of Directors decision.

Candidate Profile:
The right candidate for the job holds a Master’s degree in EHS or a technical field, and you can demonstrate a strong background in these areas. Proven development and implementation of a global safety strategy is highly valued, and your extensive project leadership skills will be crucial as you work to align and motivate teams towards common EHS goals.

We seek a candidate with a comprehensive knowledge of EHS practices in industries such as pharmaceutical production, chemical production, or brewing, preferably within multi-national corporations. Your established network of peers in the health and safety field will be invaluable, allowing you to tap into external expertise when needed.

You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of fostering collaboration and influencing various departments across the organization. Fluency in English is a must to ensure effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders

Proven managerial experience with global EHS accountability is essential, as you will be responsible for driving cultural progression and ensuring compliance with safety standards across all production sites.

In addition to your technical and strategic expertise, you will excel in change management and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) is considered an advantage.

We are looking for someone who champions continuous improvement in project processes, tools, and templates, consistently seeking ways to enhance our EHS practices.

We believe that your unique combination of skills and experience will be instrumental in driving our EHS initiatives forward, making a lasting impact on our global operations

What do we offer you?

• A job in an expanding company that combines technological knowledge with practical value generation.
• A job in an international environment with clients, partners, and colleagues all over the world.
• A job in a market leading company with high ESG standards .
• A job with unique working conditions, including one extra week of holiday (7th week), health insurance, and possibilities for further career development etc.
• A job with profit sharing through an extra pension scheme.
• A job in a socially well-functioning atmosphere and informal environment.

Do you have any questions?

If you want to seize this opportunity, then send us your application and resume as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis. If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact COO Kim Bøjstrup, tlf. 2249 6684.

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