In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future.
From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.
The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations.
Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, direct, and oversee all environmental health safety and energy aspects of VELUX Greenwood LLC. This position reports directly to the President of VELUX Greenwood LLC.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Plans, directs, oversees and reports environmental, health, safety, and energy activities and compliance at all manufacturing, distribution and sales facilities in North America.
- Develops and formulates long and short range programs and objectives, working with company officers and senior staff members.
- Budgets investments and expenses for environmental, health, safety and energy.
- Manages environmental, health, safety and energy projects within fiscal and timing constraints.
- Utilizes corporate KPI’s and develops local KPI’s. Monitors KPI’s for regulatory and corporate compliance. Course corrects as necessary with programmatic changes.
- Plans, directs, and oversees ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 activities and certification at all manufacturing facilities in North America.
- Actively participates in New Product Development and introduction including safe equipment design, manufacturing safety, and optimized manufacturing flow.
- Direct and monitor direct reports to accomplish the goals of the functional area and business plans.
- Implements approved policies, procedures, and guidelines within the area of responsibility.
Monthly Salary Range : $8,325 - $10,410 (Compensation is based on the skills and experience of the candidate)
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or other relevant field of study is required..
- Previous experience developing long and short range programs and objectives required.
- Previous experience with external regulatory agencies is required.
- Five to ten years experience working with/supporting manufacturing operations relating to environmental, health, safety and energy is preferred.
- Previous Supervisory experience is preferred.
Skills
- Excellent decision making and problem solving skills are required.
- Strong time management, planning, prioritizing, and goal setting skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, determine project urgency and create detailed action plans is required.
- Excellent communication skill, both oral and written is required.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate people is required.
- Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office products is required.
- A working knowledge of ERP systems is required, SAP is preferred.
Other
- The desire and ability to work in a manufacturing team environment is required.
- Domestic and international travel is required (extended periods of travel may be required on occasion).
- Ability to project a positive and professional image.
- Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position.
- Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.
Company Benefits:
Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:
- Group Health Insurance Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Care Plan
- Prescription Drug Card Program
- Long-term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Cancer Protection Plan
- Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance Program
- Vacation Day Program
- Sick Day Program
- Service Recognition Program
- Performance Incentive Programs
- And Much More
VELUX is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.
VELUX uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
