Director Environmental, Health & Safety (EMEA & APAC) at Envista Holdings in Central Bohemian Region

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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. Ens