Senior Director - HSE Management

Company: GEA Process Engineering
Location: Romeoville
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities / Tasks GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11 years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits ? Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses Key Responsibilities: As the Senior Director of QHSE, you will play a pivotal role in leading our efforts to ensure compliance, drive safety excellence, and enhance our overall environmental and quality performance. Strategic Develop and execute a comprehensive QHSE strategy aligned with GEA Group's global objectives and standards. Implement an Integrated Management System for Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality. Lead the implementation of GEA Group HSE Policies and Standards across country operations. Facilitating the development and rollout of impactful HSE training and development programs. Supporting the development and compliance of a quality management system. Guiding country-level purchasing activities and resolving quality issues. Influence Build and lead an effective team of QHSE specialists and managers at different sites in the US and Canada Cultivate strong relationships with leadership, clients, subcontractors, and partners to uphold our core safety values. Provide expert consultancy to Senior Managers and local HSE personnel. Collaborating with Management Teams to ensure timely closure of audit-related corrective actions. Creating platforms for HSE staff to collaborate, learn, and grow together. Serving as the local expert on quality-related processes and regulations. Lead, develop and mentor a Safety team of 5 members. Tactical Conducting thorough risk assessments and securing necessary resources for risk mitigation. Orchestrating audits and inspections, managing corrective and preventive actions, and coordinating responses. Overseeing external advisors, regulatory links, and environmental authorities. Conducting internal investigations of serious accidents and incidents when needed. Ensuring successful delivery of Companywide projects. Your Profile / Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in health, safety, and environment, or related field 10 Years of experience leading and developing teams Demonstrated expertise in different Quality Management System disciplines. Successful track record in leading change management initiatives. Exceptional people management skills with a focus on coaching and mentoring. Analytical acumen with ability to translate data into insights In-depth understanding of international standards and procedures. Proficiency in accident and incident investigation. Self-motivation and the ability to excel under pressure. GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

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