Director, Corporate EHS

The Value You’ll Bring

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. We are looking for a strong EHS leader to join our team. This role leads EHS professionals at the corporate level and influences others by promoting a proactive approach to recognizing and mitigating environmental, health, and safety risks. You will collaborate closely with the EHS Managing Director, Senior EHS Director, Corporate EHS Directors and their teams, Senior Regional EHS Managers, EHS operations teams, and operational leaders across the organization. Together, we will strive to achieve our shared vision of a secure and thriving work environment, ensuring environmental, health, and safety is at the heart of our business operations.

What You’ll Do

• EHS Compliance: Establish and maintain compliance with applicable federal and state EHS regulations as well as ensure uniform application of the company’s EHS programs. Assist in the evaluations of risk and implementation of related programs to prevent injury, illness, and ensure environmental compliance. Partner with operations to develop effective and innovative solutions to ensure a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
• Corporate Program Development and Administration: Assist in developing and effectively implementing corporate EHS policy, programs, and training materials. Participate in corporate training and business meetings as appropriate.
• Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS), EMS, ISO and Other Internal Audits: Ensure facilities are prepared for corporate and external audits and are closing out open audit findings in a timely manner. Lead and serve on corporate audit teams as assigned.
• Medical Management and Worker's Compensation: Coordinate procedures and protocols for effective case management and assist operations managing workers compensation claims and mitigating costs.
• Leadership: Lead Sr. Regional Managers driving EHS into operations while supporting a positive employee experience through leadership, development, and coaching.
• EHS Programs: Look for a team member with strong background in EHS systems and EHS programs. Look for a team member with experience in EHS databases (Cority, etc.), safety and environmental risk mitigation, EHS program development, EHS Audits, Ergo/Fit for Work, EHS Technologies, SDS approval systems, EHS rules tracking, fire system liaison, work comp liaison, EHS training liaison, and EHS alerts.

What We’re Seeking

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Mobility: Some positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds. In more physically demanding roles, this weight may go up to 70 pounds.
• Standing: You may need to stand for up to eight hours each day, especially during site visits or meetings.
• Weather Conditions: Depending on the job context, you might work in various weather conditions, including exposure to outdoor elements.
• Terrain: If you visit project sites, you may encounter uneven terrain, so mobility and adaptability are essential.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is $140,000 - $182,500 annually.

Relocation Package

Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.