Safety Director, Region AME - Springfield, OH

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Director leads Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives across Region AME (North and South America), ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a strong safety culture and continuous improvement. This role is critical to mitigating risk, reducing workplace incidents, and advancing sustainable environmental practices. As a member of both the Region AME management team and the global HSE leadership team, this position collaborates closely with the Konecranes Group VP of HSE and Crisis Management. The role directly manages the Safety team across AME countries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety Leadership:
 
Lead the regional Safety team, providing direction, support, and mentorship to uphold high standards of safety and environmental performance.

Implement the Konecranes Safety policy, strategy, and standards across the AME Region and develop region-specific initiatives to foster a strong safety culture.
 
Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization to foster accountability and engagement in safety initiatives.
Compliance & Regulatory Management:
 
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, national, and international HSE laws, regulations, and standards.
 
Maintain open communication and ensure timely reporting of incidents, audits, and compliance issues.
 
Stay up to date with evolving regulations and industry best practices, advising senior leadership on necessary changes.

Risk Management & Incident Investigation:
 
Identify potential safety risks and implement effective risk-management strategies.
 
Lead incident investigations, ensuring thorough root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
 
Oversee the development and maintenance of emergency preparedness and response plans.

Training & Development:

 Develop and implement ongoing safety training programs to continually improve the organization's competency and awareness.
 
Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement:
 
Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior leadership.
 
Drive continuous improvement through the identification of trends, opportunities, and implementation of new HSE programs and initiatives.
 
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure employees at all levels are trained in HSE policies, procedures, and best practices.