Director Environmental, Health & Safety (EMEA & APAC)

Job Description:

The Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for leading the development and execution of EHS strategy, compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the EMEA and APAC regions. This role provides strategic leadership to ensure world-class performance in environmental compliance, occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, sustainability, and operational excellence.

The Director will serve as a key business partner to regional and site leadership teams, integrating EHS into business operations through Lean Management principles, Daily Management Systems (DMS), Kaizen activities, and data-driven decision making. The ideal candidate will leverage digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve risk identification, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, ergonomics, training effectiveness, and EHS performance management.

This position is expected to build a culture where safety, environmental stewardship, innovation, and continuous improvement are integral to how work is performed across all facilities.

Strategic EHS Leadership

• Develop and execute regional EHS strategies aligned with corporate objectives, operational excellence initiatives, and sustainability goals.
• Serve as the senior EHS advisor to regional leadership teams.
• Establish EHS key performance indicators (KPIs), leading indicators, and management review processes.
• Drive a culture of safety ownership, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• Align regional EHS programs with global standards while ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Lean Management & Continuous Improvement

• Integrate Lean Management principles into EHS programs and operational practices.
• Lead and facilitate EHS-focused Kaizen events that eliminate risk, reduce waste, and improve process safety and employee well-being.
• Establish and sustain Daily Management Systems (DMS) that incorporate EHS performance measures into routine operational reviews.
• Utilize visual management tools, Gemba walks, tiered accountability meetings, standard work, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to embed safety and environmental considerations into operational excellence initiatives.
• Drive the use of problem solving, value stream analysis, and structured continuous improvement methodologies to address EHS risks.
• Ensure EHS performance is incorporated into site operational reviews and strategic planning processes.

Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and corporate standards across EMEA and APAC.
• Oversee programs involving:
  • Air emissions
  • Waste management
  • Water stewardship
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Chemical compliance
  • Environmental reporting
  • Product stewardship
• Support global sustainability initiatives, including:
  • Greenhouse gas reduction
  • Energy efficiency
  • Waste minimization
  • Resource conservation
• Lead investigations and corrective actions related to environmental incidents.

Occupational Health, Safety & Ergonomics

• Lead comprehensive occupational health and safety programs across diverse manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and office environments.
• Drive serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention programs.
• Oversee programs including:
  • Machine safety
  • Electrical safety
  • Contractor safety
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Confined space entry
  • Working at heights
  • Process safety
  • Emergency preparedness
• Lead ergonomic risk assessments and implementation of engineering and administrative controls.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to design ergonomic solutions into equipment, workflows, and facility layouts.
• Monitor injury trends and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) indicators to drive prevention strategies.

Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health

• Direct industrial hygiene programs addressing chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic hazards.
• Ensure appropriate exposure monitoring and risk assessments are conducted.
• Develop exposure reduction strategies based on hierarchy of controls.
• Support occupational health surveillance and employee wellness programs.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Medical Services on health-related initiatives and return-to-work programs.

Artificial Intelligence & Digital EHS Innovation

• Champion the responsible and effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to enhance EHS performance.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI for:
  • Incident trend analysis
  • Predictive risk modeling
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • EHS training and knowledge management
  • Regulatory intelligence
  • Audit management
  • Root cause analysis
• Promote AI literacy and adoption within the EHS organization.
• Ensure AI solutions are deployed responsibly, ethically, and in accordance with company governance requirements.
• Utilize advanced analytics and automation to improve decision-making and organizational efficiency.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies and best practices that can improve EHS performance and business outcomes.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments across EMEA and APAC jurisdictions.
• Ensure facilities maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
• Lead internal audits, management system assessments, and regulatory inspections.
• Oversee corrective and preventive action systems.
• Conduct EHS due diligence for acquisitions, facility expansions, and new business ventures.
• Manage enterprise-level EHS risks and mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance and oversight for facility and operations moves.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing regional EHS team.
• Build organizational capability in EHS, Lean Management, ergonomics, and AI-enabled work practices.
• Develop succession plans and talent pipelines.
• Foster collaboration and best-practice sharing across regions.
• Build strong working relationships with business leaders and operational teams across diverse cultures and geographies.

Job Requirements:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience within a multinational organization.
• 5+ years of experience leading multi-site operations across multiple countries.
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, laboratory, or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
  • Ergonomics and human factors principles
  • Industrial hygiene practices
  • Environmental compliance programs
  • Operational risk assessment methodologies
  • Lean Management Systems
  • Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experience leading Kaizen events and implementing Daily Management Systems.
• Experience driving organizational change and influencing senior leadership.
• Demonstrated use of data analytics and digital technologies to improve business performance.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • CSP
  • CIH
  • CMIOSH
  • NEBOSH Diploma
  • CPE (Certified Professional Ergonomist)
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
• Experience deploying AI-enabled business solutions.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and business integration efforts.
  

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Operating Company:

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Envista is a global leader in the dental industry, uniting more than 30 trusted brands—including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare, and Ormco—under one mission: partnering with dental professionals to improve patients’ lives. With a heritage of category-defining innovation, our brands have shaped modern dentistry: Nobel Biocare introduced the first dental implant, Ormco is a pioneer in both traditional and digital orthodontics, DEXIS has long been at the forefront of 2D, 3D and intraoral imaging, and Kerr has supported clinicians for over 135 years. Our high-performing culture is underpinned by our CIRCLe Values and the Envista Business System. Guided by these, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, consumables, and services that empower clinicians to provide confident, efficient care—today and for the future. Learn more at http://envistaco.com.

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