Executive Global Technical Safety/Shared Services Leader

Job Description Summary

The Executive Global Technical Safety/Shared Services Leader is a leadership position focused on developing and implementing Safety strategies and programs for the Global GE Aerospace organization. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing policies, ensuring compliance with international and domestic regulations, managing risks, and promoting key initiatives. This role also involves leading and mentoring teams, collaborating with various departments, and engaging with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. This role is pivotal in helping GE Aerospace continue its legacy of over 100 years of expertise, extensive partnerships, and commitment to customers. Together, we will drive a new era of growth in aerospace and defense, balancing current industry needs with those of future generations. At GE Aerospace, our purpose is to invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Safety Technical/Shared Services Team, provide guidance and direction to achieve operational excellence
• Manage and lead future acquisitions and mergers related to applicable regulatory and compliance expectations.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise on operational safety requirements under OSHA, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, RIA....and their global equivalents.
• Manage and lead all emergency management processes related to EHS
• Manage/Develop and Implement all EHS education and training requirements.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements both domestic and international.
• Lead OSHA recordkeeping for all domestic and international locations
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with EHS standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote key initiatives and enhance EHS global performance.
• Provide technical expertise in areas like industrial hygiene, electrical safety, robotics, ergonomics, fall protection, machine guarding, interpreting EHS regulation and training for US and International requirements.
• Work as a collaborative partner with GE Aerospace Global EHS team and Legal team to closely communicate and ensure strategic transparency.
• Executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy.
• Provide innovative solutions designed to lead the company/function in new directions
• Partner with all operational leaders, including senior leadership, to align strategy that best prioritizes actions with business risk to ensure focused execution.
• Responsible for all budgetary development and management
• Develop and implement EHS aspects into a core management system which drives and delivers fundamental excellence.
• Responsible for leading proactive approach to meet and exceed all EHS regulatory requirements applicable to global business and knowing what additional future regulatory requirements are potentially being discussed and developing action plan.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in EHS related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Minimum of 10 years role-specific experience, with 5 years leading global EHS team of professionals
• Previous experience leading multi-disciplinary EHS programs for manufacturing operations in multiple locations both domestically and internationally.
• Demonstrated domain expertise in multiple EHS disciplines/topics including but not limited to robotics, electrical, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, emergency management

Desired Characteristics

• Business leader with 15+ years of EHS experience in large regulated, high hazard industrial companies.
• Direct experience in EHS leadership and processes for a large global company.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and work effectively with diverse, highly matrixed, cross-functional global teams and external agencies in global environments spanning multiple time zones.
• Excellent and concise communication skills demonstrated with an ability to listen and communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively, in verbal and written presentations.
• Demonstrated team building and engagement with staff, customers, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong analytic skills, ability to analyze complex data sets.
• Detailed-oriented and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience in a Lean operating system environment. Track record of applying Lean in large, complex, global organizations; a systems thinker with a pragmatic, practical approach.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $265,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

EB

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes