Director, EH&S (REQ876)

About the role

Spartech LLC, headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri, is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging markets with over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We serve a broad customer base with extensive product offerings and technologies, producing materials used in everyday items like single-serve yogurt containers and refrigerator interiors, as well as specialized applications such as fighter jet canopies and bullet-resistant windows.

The Corporate Director of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) will direct EHS affairs for the corporation and report to the CEO. This position is responsible for ongoing improvements to corporate-wide EH&S programs, enhancing workplace safety and health, minimizing environmental risk, and fostering a culture of EH&S excellence throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Corporate EHS and Worker's Compensation activities to assist Spartech divisions and facilities in implementing and maintaining an effective EHS management system.
• Direct the Spartech EHS Management System at facilities worldwide.
• Develop EHS initiatives and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and Spartech standards.
• Provide guidance and communication to senior management and plant leadership regarding EHS and Worker's Compensation status and initiatives.
• Manage the EHS budget.
• Analyze EHS program activities to determine applicability, successes, necessary improvements, and compliance.
• Prepare EHS reports and presentations for senior management regarding environmental program status and impact.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of various governmental reports.
• Establish and maintain a Company health and safety management system reflecting established values and priorities.
• Set annual EHS targets and goals with input from corporate executives and business unit VPs.
• Establish and administer a corporate EHS recognition and incentive program to promote safety excellence.
• Develop metrics to report EHS performance to key stakeholders regularly.
• Maintain external communication programs for positive relations with public officials, community news media, and customers.
• Coordinate with regional EHS staff, operating divisions, and H&S coordinators to implement Company policies, procedures, and safety management programs.
• Provide consultation across all organizational levels for identifying improvement areas, maintaining compliance, and establishing target objectives.
• Audit the organization’s health and safety management systems for compliance and improvement opportunities; communicate audit results and follow up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with executive staff and business unit leadership to maintain focus and visibility of the Company’s EHS program.
• Promote employee involvement at all levels of the organization.
• Regular attendance and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety sciences, or equivalent (Master’s degree a plus).
• Minimum ten years of experience in environmental, health, and safety in a production environment, preferably in a business similar to Spartech’s.
• Professional registration or certification in an EHS discipline (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) is preferred.
• Minimum two years of supervisory and project leadership experience.

Skills

• Expert regulatory knowledge in EHS areas and management systems.
• Ability to apply knowledge to practical, workable solutions aligned with regulations, standards, and Company objectives.
• Ability to positively influence others, manage direct reports, and drive continuous improvements in safety performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific/technical journals, financial/business reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the community.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, across all organizational levels.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking: translate business strategies into clear objectives and tactics.
• Conceptual and intuitive thinking to identify underlying issues and root causes.
• Sound decision-making, including tough or unpopular decisions when necessary.
• Drive for improvement using metrics and performance measures.
• Demonstrated integrity consistent with Spartech’s ethical standards.
• Ability to build employee effectiveness by fostering accountability and individual/team success.
• Champion change to increase individual and organizational effectiveness.
• Act as a role model, persisting in the face of obstacles and challenges.
• Process and strategic-oriented thinking.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate long-term compliance needs with multiple levels of management.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex technical and organizational issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive programs.
• Most benefits start on day one, including:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage.
  • Company-paid life and long-term/short-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) with a strong company match.
  • 120 hours of Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
  • 11 paid holidays.