As an EHS Director, USCA South , you will be responsible for providing EHS functional leadership to all PPG facilities within the region. You will lead a team of EHS professionals and partner with operational leaders to deploy and drive EHS strategies.

You will report to the EHS Director for the USCA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Define strategies, with support of the EHS Centers of Expertise, to interact with government agencies to maintain PPG's good reputation for maintaining regulatory compliance.


• Assure that appropriate responsibilities are assigned, implementation barriers are addressed and planned actions are tracked to achieve the EHS strategic priorities.


• Build trust and respect with the key operations leaders to manage any changes in roles and responsibilities as a result of implementing the One PPG EHS management system approach.


• Guide operational and EHS staff in completing root cause investigations of incidents, audit findings and NOVs; Assist in defining corrective actions and verify corrective actions are sustained.


• Support acquisition due diligence and integration, as directed by SBU EHS directors.


• Collaborate with other Regional EHS Managers, SBU EHS Directors and various EHS COEs to improve PPG's EHS programs.


• Live the PPG Way by engaging and developing teams to create value for our businesses; Develop talent and succession pipeline in the EHS function.


• Identify and prioritize resources necessary to achieve the EHS vison, priorities and goals. Work with operational leaders to define the business case for changes.


• Identify and prioritize spending, obtain approval for EHS budgets within the region, and manage spending accordingly, in full alignment with operational leaders and corporate, business unit and regional guidelines.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS field, chemistry, engineering, or related science; Advanced degree or MBA preferred.


• 15+ years of relevant experience.


• Management experience required; Certification preferred.


• In-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety and/or environmental regulations and detailed knowledge of key business metrics, key drivers, business vision, and manufacturing processes/challenges as applicable to dive and align EHS objectives.


• Role is structured as remote with travel; Travel within United States up to 50% is required.
  
  

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

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We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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