Job Description

About G.D. and Coesia

G.D, headquartered in Bologna, Italy, is the world’s leading supplier of high-tech machineries for cigarette making and packing, filter production, other tobacco products and new generation products. Thanks to its extremely extensive machine range, G.D is the only manufacturer producing complete high-speed lines and a wide range of solutions for the tobacco industry. G.D Headquarter with its worldwide subsidiaries and service centers provide an extensive sales and service network, always close to clients.

G.D is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia has operating units in 36 countries, a turnover of 2,015 million euros in 2022 and over 8,000 employees.

About the Role

This Health/Safety/Environmental (HSE) Specialist will support our G.D. operations. In support of the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager of North America, this position ensures management of resources aligned with the company's business development needs & Coesia group. This position will sit onsite in Richmond (VA), with less than 10% travel domestically to other group sites.

Main Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical expertise on HSE issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Leading the development of the Workplace Safety & Health (H&S) and Environmental Management System (EMS) frameworks.
• Deploying HSE policies, tools, standards, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in the H&S culture to mitigate risks, prevent injuries and protect people, property, and the environment.
• Evaluating and performing audit on the organizations’ H&S and EMS to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducting comprehensive inspections, assessments, and/or audits on the service, operations, shared facilities, and specific processes, and proposing recommendations, as well as adequate follow-up and advice for corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Leading teams conduct investigations on HSE incidents, reporting findings and suggesting corrective action plans and improvements.
• Developing and implementing Safe System of Work (SSoW) processes and procedures at the workplace to interface with the production, engineering, facility maintenance, field service and office to ensure compliance.

What You Need to Be Successful

• BA/BS degree in a safety-related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of related experience in occupational safety implementing and managing health, safety, and environmental programs required.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Programs (word and excel) required.
• OSHA general industry 10- and 30-hour trainer.
• Ability to travel sparingly to two locational business units established.
• Working onsite at our Richmond location.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of the organization including employees and management.
• Decision-making driving positive results-oriented attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to speak and conduct effective training in front of small and large audiences.
• A hands-on, self-motivator with strong organization and communication skills as well as a dedicated team player.

Our Offer

Coesia North America offers a competitive benefit package which includes, among other things:

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401k with up to 6% company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• PTO coverage including holidays and sick days.

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.

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