Director, Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability

Job description :

• Reporting to the VP Operations, responsible for managing and reducing risk while embodying proactive and innovative culture.
• Oversee all EHS critical metrics and objectives across the company including multi-site operations, sales, and office environments.
• Foster a collaborative culture within operations and sales teams to promote a zero-incident and injury-free workplace.
• Influence long-term decision-making to ensure safety of associates.
• Lead a dedicated team of 5-8 professionals coordinating EHS program and personnel.
• Travel 35-40% including international travel to Latin America.
• Develop and deploy strategies to enhance organizational performance focusing on culture, influence, and risk mitigation.
• Lead the development of company-wide, multi-year EHS strategies guiding associates and steering committees.
• Set annual goals based on gaps and prioritized risks for manufacturing facilities and field sales globally.
• Partner with business leaders to integrate EHS routines into performance expectations.
• Develop, implement and manage comprehensive EHS programs and policies ensuring compliance with company and regulations.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory training for associates and EHS professionals.
• Develop training programs and recommend training aids and materials.
• Ensure proper incident reporting, investigation and corrective actions closure.
• Provide leadership in risk assessment, change management, and business continuity planning.
• Develop and communicate metrics, trends, and key performance indicators for EHS and sustainability.
• Ensure global team competency to meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce waste and environmental impact.
• Monitor and evaluate sustainability program effectiveness.
• Align sustainability project proposals with cost-effectiveness and feasibility.
• Lead waste, water, and energy reduction efforts through company tools.
• Manage Workers' Compensation, incident and injury case management.
• Oversee Property Risk Insurance program in partnership with plants.
• Manage department budget and expenditures to meet financial goals.
• Manage ISO 14001 and be familiar with ISO 45001 programs.

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