Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety

 Position Description

The Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Global Operations, this position leads the development and implementation of global EH&S policies, programs, sustainability (ESG) initiatives aligned with our Operational Excellence goals.

This position will provide both strategic and tactical EH&S leadership to the corporate office and global manufacturing plants.   

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global EH&S policies, programs, & training materials to cultivate a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Enhance the Safety System framework to empower teams in identifying, assessing, and controlling EH&S concerns.
• Lead EH&S initiatives to standardize programs, procedures, and expectations across all global sites while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with company leaders to set global EH&S goals and objectives, providing direction and mentorship to EH&S team members.
• Utilize a risk-based approach to EH&S, offering tools, training, guidance, and support to navigate challenges effectively.
• Oversee EH&S audits for global sites and act as a liaison between EH&S and other business partners and contractors/vendors.
• Provide strategic EH&S support and analysis for new land or factory purchases/acquisitions.
• Manage high-impact and complex projects, including strategic training programs and lead teams to achieve EH&S objectives.
• Plan and strategize global EH&S initiatives, aligning them with regional and global objectives while coaching and managing teams.
• Oversee and support global EH&S software / data management systems, ensuring your teams have the necessary resources and guidance.
• Collaborate across business functions (Operations, HR, Legal, etc.) to ensure compliance for identified issues, violations, and business challenges.
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports/permits for internal and external audiences, ensuring timely compliance.
• Investigate regulatory findings, assess implications, and prepare relevant documents.
• Identify local, state, and federal regulatory impacts on operations and manage the process of securing necessary environmental permits and approvals, providing guidance, support, and effective communication.
• Collaborate and support Sustainability (ESG) projects/initiatives that reduces energy usage and carbon emissions that have a positive impact on the environment and ROI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Occupational Health, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
• 15 years of experience in manufacturing, including EH&S program leadership and team management.

• Minimum of 5 years of Environmental experience.
• Experience in building and developing a strong safety culture.
• High level of personal integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certifications (i.e. CHMM, CSP, CIH, etc.).
• EPA / Superfund site clean-up experience.
• EH&S experience in a metal fabrication and/or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Skills

• Strong organizational leadership.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Ability to show respect for people and caring attitude.
• Demonstrated experience safety culture development.
• Familiarity and experience with EH&S Data Management Systems & Lean principles.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• Ability to speak effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to lead hands-on major EH&S initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in safety program implementation & cultural transformation.
• Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.