Head of Americas EHS

Ericsson
United States, Texas, Plano
Apr 16, 2025
Our Exciting Opportunity! Market Area Americas is in search for the Head of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) who will lead the comprehensive support for the Americas, coordinate responsibilities to meet business needs, and ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Safety requirements and procedures for both North and Latin America. This role reports directly to the MA Americas Head of Networks, with matrixed alignment to the Global Head of EHS, and will be based in Plano, Texas. In this role you will: Implement Group and Local EHS Policy, directives and procedures in the MA and ensuring that management is aligned with them. Establish and maintain an MA EHS organization and budget that provides direct support to operations and Customer Units. Secure performance that meets or exceeds customer and legal requirements. Define and execute MA EHS programs and secure adherence to strategy and targets. Assess and support business changes and opportunities from an OHS perspective. Monitor, control and report EHS performance. Provide feedback and recommend actions for areas of improvement. Provide functional expertise to all functions in the MA and secure legal compliance. Check incident reporting, flash report providing incident investigation and root cause analysis. Provide executive support including overall performance according to targets as well as risk assessment. Be the SPOC for EHS audits and support for Management Systems (EGMS and ISO) compliance. Support other business areas in the geographic region such as manufacturing, warehousing and office locations. Work closely with Supplier Partners to ensure adherence to company OHS expectations and requirements. To be successful in the role you will also have: A recognized formal EHS qualification e.g. degree or diploma (Post Grad / Degree and MSc in EHS Health and Safety Management or NEBOSH International Diploma in Environmental Safety and Health or other recognized certification.) Certified Safety Professional / Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred. A minimum 10 years of demonstrated work experience in EHS leadership. Knowledge of telecommunications or experience in other high-risk industries. A track-record of effective Leadership, Strategic Planning, Persuading and Influencing, Writing and Reporting, Analyzing Data, Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations, Following Instructions and Procedures. Proven experience engaging Customers, Partners, 3^rd Party Suppliers, Governments and External Industry Contacts. Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you won't be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. Primary country and city: United States (US) \|\| Plano Job details: Environment, Health and Safety Expertise