Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Company:

This company has been recognized as the world leader in their industry for over forty years. Their products are used throughout the United States and in more than 100 countries worldwide.  Company offers a competitive compensation, benefits and relocation package, as well as a dynamic and professional work environment. They also offer continued growth through increased job responsibilities, professional development courses, and advancement opportunities.

 

Job Overview:

As a key role in the organization, the position will have company-wide responsibility for environmental, health, and safety management and will report to the General Counsel of the corporation.

 

Responsibilities:

▪ Identify and evaluate occupational health risks affecting employees in the work environment as well as potential emissions of hazardous substances to the environment.

▪ Recommend corrective actions to mitigate risk and accident occurrence; interpret and advise company compliance based on internal policies and external regulations.

▪ Manage all aspects of the company’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program, in areas such as: OSHA compliance, compliance with local ordinances, state & federal laws.

▪ Develop and manage the company’s EHS policies and procedures; communicate with senior management, as well as local plant management and personnel.

▪ Guide, coach, and assist management to develop a “safety firstâ€� culture throughout the company.

▪ Coordinate and manage safety and environmental training for new and existing employees.

▪ Maintain safety training and incident records and documentation.

▪ Participate in accident/near miss investigations, conduct root cause analysis, job hazard analysis, establish corrective actions and follow up.

▪ Conduct safety audits of plants.

▪ Coordinate the filing of all accident, worker’s comp, legal issues, general liability reports, to ensure all investigations were properly conducted and reported.

▪ Interface with insurance brokers and carriers on safety improvements and risk reduction. 

▪ Coordinate and monitor company response to worldwide electronic waste disposal regulations.

 

Qualifications:

▪ Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline related to Environmental Health & Safety.  Master's degree in a related scientific discipline preferred.

▪ CSP and CIH certification preferred.

▪ Minimum of 10 years experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management within a manufacturing environment.

▪ Previous experience as Director of Environmental, Health and Safety for a manufacturing company with facilities located worldwide.

▪ Experience in designing/ developing EHS policies and procedures.

▪ Track record of success in improving safety.

▪ Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment on multiple tasks.

▪ Outstanding communication; ability to present effectively to plant personnel and large groups.

▪ Positive and proactive approach to EHS.

▪ Thorough understanding of all governmental regulations covering environmental health & safety.

▪ Understanding of industrial hygiene, workplace exposure controls, and monitoring environmental health.

▪ Persistence to successfully overcome challenges and roadblocks to meet objectives.

▪ Ability to lead a diverse workforce, work in and lead a team, and provide an effective and efficient work environment.

▪ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under frequently changing priorities.

▪ Ability to travel to other company locations on short notice.