Associate Director EHS

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-wide EHS strategies aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on EHS matters, including hazardous chemical management and EtO sterilization processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop EHS staff and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to integrate EHS into business processes.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FIFRA, NESHAP, and applicable state/local regulations.
• Oversee compliance related to ethylene oxide (EtO) use, including emissions control, monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain permits, licenses, and reporting requirements (e.g., air permits, hazardous waste, TRI reporting).
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors.

Environmental Compliance

• Manage environmental programs including air emissions, wastewater, hazardous waste, and stormwater.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance and reduction of emissions, particularly EtO.
• Ensure emergency preparedness and spill response plans are effective and up to date.

Health and Safety

• Implement and maintain safety programs (e.g., LOTO, confined space, PPE, hazard communication).
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Track and report EHS metrics using Benchmark and KPIs to leadership.

Training

• Lead safety committees and employee engagement efforts.
• Promote a strong safety culture by engaging leadership and employees in proactive safety initiatives to raise awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety, occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field, Master’s preferred.
• 8-12+ years of progressive EHS experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing regulatory compliance programs and audits.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and regulatory audits.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or similar (preferred).

Skills And Competencies

• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations.
• Expertise in industrial hygiene and hazardous chemical exposure controls.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with EHS management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001 preferred).