HSE & Security Site Leader

Company Description

About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

Job Purpose:
Responsible for leading the Health, Safety, Environment & Security (HSE&S) activities and performance at the Irving, TX site. Assures the integration of HSE&S regulation and Smiths requirements and alignment with the Site’s needs.  Serves as the site’s HSE&S technical expert. 
 

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to ensure Health, Safety, Environment & Safety programs and practices are compliant with all applicable regulations and Smiths requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with key leaders to obtain and sustain a strong HSE and Security culture
• Manage adherence and continuous improvement of processes in accordance with OHSAS18001/ISO45001 and ISO14001.
• Coordinate the HSE activities across the site and implement best practices.
• Provide plant level support and serve as key contact to Smiths Interconnect and external resources as needed for audits, benchmarking and reporting.
• Partner with key site resources to facilitate HSE&S systems, procedures, initiatives, compliance.
• Implement safety policies and procedures; Identify training needs for team and line employees, plan and conduct training; coach and train line employees on new safety processes.
• Identify opportunities to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and various internal functions to promote and/or resolve HSE&S topics.
• Drive activities to meet energy usage and water reduction targets and minimize generation of waste.
• Keep up to date with current and pending HSE legislation and ensure that internal stakeholders are informed and made aware of the impact(s).
• Evaluate hazards in an industrial setting and perform risk assessments.
• Liaison with Smiths Interconnect HSE & Security leadership team and sister sites globally.
• Complete HSE&S reviews with site leader and leadership team to review successes, problems, risk areas, opportunities, etc.
• Input Site monthly reporting on Smith Groups PRISM HSE website.
• Coordinate updates and activities related to Business Continuity including Business Impact Analysis, Annual Exercise and such
   

Competencies:

• Driving Results: Motivate to persistently pursue and achieve effective results, which drive the business forward
• Collaboration & Influencing: Engage, challenge and work effectively with others
• Driving Change: Drive change and continuous improvement in own business environment
• Decision Making: Make effective and timely decisions by sourcing and analyzing critical information
• Stakeholder impact: Effectively build relationships both internally and externally, understanding the customers’ needs
• Ability to demonstrate leadership ability and obtain results through others.
• Ability to perform problem analysis and resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
   

Planning and Decision Making:
The HSE&S Site leader will guide decisions made concerning health, safety and environmental and security topics at the site with input from Smiths Interconnect HSE Leadership team. 
 

Impact and Scope: 
The HSE&S Site Leader is responsible and accountable for the site’s HSE performance score cards, HSE Maturity Matrix, OSHA Recordable Injury Rate (RIR) scores.

 

Key Internal & External Stakeholders & Relationships
Interface with and coordinate efforts with site leaders and employees at all levels, Smiths Interconnect HSE Leadership team and HSE & Security representatives at other Smiths sites as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of local and regional environment, safety and health laws, regulations and standards
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental Management Systems – ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001
• Knowledge of Incident Investigation Procedures: reporting of an occupational injury/illness, near miss, or property damage incident, incident investigations, root cause analysis and effective corrective action development.
• Knowledge of Global Harmonization, SDS (Safety Data Sheets), chemical labeling requirements, spill reporting, control methods, spill prevention, and chemical exposure.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills required
• Well spoken and written English skills (bi-lingual Spanish preferred)
• Lean/Six Sigma experience (preferred)
• Internal auditor certificate for ISO 14000 and OSH 18001 (preferred)

Education: Bachelor degree in health, safety, environmental, engineering, or related field or equivalent University degree, or combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum 1-3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment is required. Experience with electronic products preferred.

Travel: Up to 5%

Additional Information

Why Smiths Interconnect?

• Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you’ll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
• Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.
• Location: Dundee is an exciting city with a growing tech sector and vibrant cultural scene, making it a great place to live and work.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)