Fire Safety Regional Manager, AMS

Description

The Global Fire Safety team focuses on implementing fire safety strategies and policies across the globe. This team will act as global liaisons for all fire safety-related activities, ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies are effectively executed. They will also build and maintain internal and external partnerships to achieve high levels of fire safety execution. The Regional Manager will play a critical role in translating strategy into action on the ground for each region.

Responsibilities:
- Global programs: lead global programs and initiatives to improve fire safety standards and practices on a global scale.
- Execution and Compliance: Oversee the execution of fire safety initiatives, SOPs, and policies and ensure compliance with regional and international fire safety regulations.
- Partnership Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, including local fire departments, regulatory bodies, and safety organizations.
- Incident Response: Lead and coordinate fire safety incident responses, ensuring timely and effective resolution of fire safety issues.
- Inspection and Audit: Ensure that internal stakeholders conduct inspections on fire hazards on a regular basis and coordinate internal and external partners to audit fire risks, and drive remediations.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience in EHS, fire safety, facility management with a proven track record in regional implementation and adherence to local regulations.
- In-depth knowledge of regional fire safety regulations, standards, and best practices, with a proactive approach to ensuring compliance and safety preparedness.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the proven capability to build, maintain, and influence relationships across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven ability to lead and manage comprehensive physical safety initiatives, including risk assessments, safety audits, and emergency response protocols.
- Strong learning agility, with the ability to quickly absorb new information, adapt to changing environments and stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Experience in managing and responding to critical incidents, including coordination with local authorities and stakeholders.