EHS and Compliance Director

Environmental Health Safety (EHS) And Compliance Director

The Environmental Health Safety (EHS) and Compliance Director leads environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs across Watermill Express Manufacturing and Field Operations. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while driving a proactive safety culture and continuous risk reduction across the organization. The EHS and Compliance Director is responsible for developing strategy, policies, training programs, compliance systems, and performance metrics that reduce incidents, minimize risk, and protect employees, customers, and company assets.

Essential Functions:

• EHS Program Leadership & Strategy
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide EHS policies and procedures
• Lead annual EHS strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish, track, and report company-wide safety KPIs and performance metrics
• Manage safety program budgets and resource requirements
• Maintain all EHS documentation and regulatory reporting systems
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and workers' compensation regulations
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and required regulatory documentation
• Direct and monitor water and ice quality compliance testing at the unit level in each market, ensuring adherence to company and regulatory standards and frequency requirements.
• Keep MSDS/SDS documentation current and accessible
• Conduct facility and field inspections and oversee corrective and preventive action plans
• Develop and maintain Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for high-risk manufacturing and field processes
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Partner with insurance carriers and loss control representatives during audits and risk assessments
• Incident Management & Workers' Compensation
• Lead investigations into workplace injuries, accidents, near misses, and compliance violations
• Oversee post-accident reporting and required drug testing processes
• Administer the Return-to-Work program, including transitional duty assignments
• Support the workers' compensation program, including case management and quarterly loss run reviews
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans to reduce recurrence
• Safety Leadership & Culture Development
• Lead and facilitate company safety committee meetings (monthly/quarterly)
• Conduct regular safety reviews with Regional and District Managers
• Promote and strengthen safety culture across manufacturing and field teams
• Analyze safety trends and develop data-driven improvement plans
• Driver Safety Program
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve the driver safety program using Samsara (or similar platform)
• Establish driver safety KPIs, reporting dashboards, and performance tracking
• Implement corrective actions and incentive/reward systems to reduce incidents
• Deliver safe driving and vehicle safety training
• Training & Development
• Develop and deliver safety training for employees and new hires
• Ensure compliance with all required regulatory training (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.)
• Maintain training schedules and documentation in partnership with HR
• Coordinate First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications
• Manage manufacturing plant fire extinguisher inspection and certification programs

Benefits:

• Company provided vehicle.
• Comprehensive medical insurance- no monthly premium for employee only coverage.
• Employer HSA contributions (if applicable).
• Company provided life and AD&D insurance.
• Optional benefits include dental, vision, supplemental life, short-term disability, accident and critical illness coverages.
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vacation accrual.
• Paid holidays.
• 401k and Roth eligibility with company match.
• Company provided attire.
• Incentive opportunities available.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience developing and managing driver safety programs (Samsara preferred)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and workers' compensation regulations
• Experience working with insurance carriers and loss control representatives
• Demonstrated ability to analyze safety data and develop actionable improvement plans
• Proven experience building safety culture in manufacturing and field environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and safety management software
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Capable of bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, and walking job sites
• Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environments
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods (up to 4 hours)
• Ability to travel independently, including overnight travel
• Frequent travel is required across all 20 market locations in 8 states, 50-75% travel time required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience