About this role
Head of ESHA & IGSM
As Head of ESHA & IGSM, you will own and drive Clariant's integrated Environment, Safety, Health & Affairs (ESHA) and Integrated Global Standards Management (IGSM) strategy covering a network of approximately 70 production sites worldwide. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy & Technology Officer. This is a senior leadership role with global scope, overseeing a team of ~8 direct reports across global and site functions.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement QESH strategy, mandatory global policies, standards, and improvement programs across all Clariant sites.
- Own and continuously improve Clariant's Integrated Management System, including certification strategy and global Management Review processes.
- Ensure compliance with key international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.
- Steer global performance through risk-based audit planning, corrective action management, document control, and competence standards.
- Drive a Zero Incident culture by leading occupational health & safety, process safety, environmental management, and emergency preparedness programs.
- Govern insurance risk engineering across an asset portfolio of approximately CHF 5.7 billion in insurance replacement value, including property damage and business interruption assessments.
- Manage environmental liabilities and remediation programs to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
- Lead and develop the global ESHA & IGSM organization and subject matter expert networks, driving capability building and digital transformation.
- Ensure transparent ESHA reporting with auditable data to support management decisions and regulatory requirements.
- Represent Clariant externally with certification bodies, insurers, regulatory authorities, and industry associations.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in chemical engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience: 10+ years of progressive ESHA experience, including significant leadership responsibility in a global or multi-site environment within the chemical or process industry.
- Management Systems Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ISO-based management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) and international auditing practices.
- Risk & Insurance Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in risk engineering, property damage/business interruption assessments, and insurance management.
- Digital Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ESHA data management and digital platforms.
- Leadership
Skills
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Proven ability to lead and inspire large, internationally dispersed teams and build high-performing organizations.
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Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to influence across functions and organizational levels, and to manage relationships with external authorities and industry partners.
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Change Leadership: Track record of driving culture change, transformation programs, and capability development in complex organizations.
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Business Acumen: Strategic mindset with the ability to translate ESHA objectives into business value and manage significant financial responsibilities.
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Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is a distinct advantage.
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Our Offer
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Global Leadership Impact - Shape and drive ESHA strategy across Clariant's worldwide network of production sites.
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High Visibility Role - Direct access to senior leadership as a direct report to the Chief Strategy & Technology Officer.
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Innovation Driven Environment - Work within a company committed to sustainability, digital transformation, and continuous improvement.
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Collaborative Culture - Join a diverse, international team of experts with a shared commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
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Sustainable Purpose - Contribute to a company whose mission centers on creating chemistry that drives sustainability and value for all stakeholders.
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Competitive Compensation - Attractive remuneration package commensurate with the seniority and global scope of the role.