Global Health&Safety Director (Essential Homes)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

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Are you passionate about Health and Safety and keen to make a significant impact within a leading global organisation? Reckitt is seeking a Global Health and Safety Director to champion our environmental health and safety initiatives throughout our dynamic supply chain. This is an opportunity to deploy your expertise to nurture a culture of safety and excellence and to lead the way for continuous improvement in our sustainable and responsible operations. Discover a career that's more than a job – it's a chance to make a real difference in a progressive and energetic environment.

About the role

The Global Director of Health and Safety is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety strategies across the company's worldwide operations. This role is critical in promoting a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with international health and safety regulations, and minimizing risks associated with workplace hazards.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure the protection and well-being of employees, contractors, and visitors globally and compliance with all local, national, and international H&S regulations and standards
• Conduct regular assessments of health and safety practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate health and safety considerations into product design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain operations
• Oversee the investigation of accidents and incidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence
• Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, contractors, and stakeholders
• Establish metrics and reporting systems to track health and safety performance, setting targets for continuous improvement
• Provide expert advice and guidance to senior management on health and safety matters, including potential risks and mitigation strategies
• Delivery of safety status reporting and Key Performance Indicators measured across multiple shifts (e.g., Accident reporting and investigations, safety work orders, and near misses)
• Manage manufacturing process and procedure to ensure quality and good manufacturing practices, including 5S and other operational excellence initiatives

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH) is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in health and safety management, with significant experience in a global or multi-site leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of international health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful health and safety programs.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in multiple languages being an asset.
• Ability to travel internationally as required to support the company's global operations.

The skills for success

Technical skills, Organizational skills, Communication and influencing skills, Attention to detail, Decision-making skills, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Health and safety awareness, Leadership skills, Customer service skills, Financial management skills.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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