Director Risk Management

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We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

The Director of Risk Management is a strategic leader responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining the organization's insurance program and actively engaging with the enterprise risk management (ERM) program. This role works closely with operational leaders across plants, supply chain, safety, and engineering to identify and manage risks that could impact production, quality, asset protection, worker safety, financial performance, and strategic goals.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of manufacturing risk exposures, commercial insurance programs, and ERM methodologies.

• Manage all aspects of the corporate insurance portfolio, including property, equipment breakdown, general liability, workers’ compensation, auto, product liability, cargo/inland marine, cyber, and executive and financial coverages
• Lead annual insurance renewals, underwriting submissions, and negotiation of terms with brokers and carriers
• Conduct values collection and risk engineering coordination for global plant locations (e.g., property surveys, loss control assessments)
• Oversee claims management, coordinating with insurers, TPAs, safety teams, legal, and plant management to ensure efficient and accurate resolution
• Analyze loss trends and identify opportunities to reduce incidents and improve insurability
• Evaluate alternative risk financing options, including self‑insurance, captives, and retention optimization

• Develop risk dashboards and performance metrics that communicate risk levels to leadership
• Support M&A due diligence from a risk and insurance perspective
• Apply resources and support strategic decisions on capital investments, new equipment, facility expansions, and supply chain diversification
• Oversee on‑site risk engineering surveys and work closely with Plant Managers to implement property protection measures
• Review contracts and vendor agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance requirements
• Maintain awareness of regulatory and compliance obligations relevant to manufacturing operations (OSHA, environmental regulations, transportation requirements, etc.)

• Partner closely with EHS, Operations, Quality, HR, Engineering, Legal, and Finance to embed risk awareness and mitigation strategies into day‑to‑day operations
• Provide guidance and training to plant teams on insurance‑related topics, claims handling, and risk mitigation best practices

• Support the development and enhancement of the organization’s ERM framework, risk governance processes, and risk reporting structure
• Monitor and advise on annual and ongoing enterprise‑wide risk assessments, including operational, financial, strategic, compliance, and supply chain risks
• Assist with maintaining and updating the enterprise risk register and track mitigation activities
• Drive program maturity in alignment with leadership objectives
• Leverage with internal and external resources to identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities
• Oversee business continuity and crisis management planning, including manufacturing disruption scenarios, equipment failures, cyber incidents, and natural disasters
• Assist in preparing and delivering ERM reports to senior leadership, Executive Committees, and Board…