Global H&S Manager Americas

$106,313 - $177,188/Yr

Diageo - Plainfield, IL

Full-time - Senior

Plainfield, IL

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Global H&S Manager - Americas is responsible for implementing Diageo's Global Health and Safety Strategy across North America, Canada, and LAC supply locations. This leadership role involves driving safety culture within manufacturing and operational environments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading improvement programs in alignment with the Global H&S TRANSFORM team. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to embed and sustain health and safety initiatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engage the market on the Global H&S 5 year strategy.
• Translate the Global TRANSFORM H&S deliverables and bring to market for execution.
• Align annual roadmap implementation plans with markets including prioritisation and resource requirements.
• Work with NAM and LAC supply/operational locations to implement the Global H&S IMPROVE agenda fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with market supply leadership, site directors and H&S teams to clarify roles and responsibilities in H&S engagements.
• Ensure compliance to Global H&S metrics with regional and local H&S teams.
• Provide guidance across incident investigations to support root cause and preventive actions development.
• Share lessons learned across all locations within the market and globally.
• Review H&S performance monthly and conduct ongoing trend analysis of incidents.
• Deliver Global training initiatives to support roadmap activities.
• Oversee the H&S self-assessment program to identify areas for improvement.
• Generate regular reports for senior leaders highlighting trends and areas of improvement.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of senior industrial experience in Health & Safety, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• An externally recognised Health & Safety qualification relevant to the role (e.g., Bachelor's degree or equivalent).
• Advanced Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state and federal safety regulations.
• Proficient in risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation, and root cause problem-solving techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in food/drink, pharmaceutical, or energy sectors.
• Track record of successful implementation of health and safety programs.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan