Director EHS

About the role

This role serves as the enterprise leader responsible for developing and executing a vision that advances a zero-incident culture across LDI. The Director defines, develops, and executes enterprise safety programs using a scorecard methodology, including training and OSHA compliance. The position reports to the Vice President Operations and is based at LDI headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Lead all LDI employees and contractors to achieve zero safety incidents built on the principles of personal accountability, influencing behaviors, leading indicators, and a culture of active employee engagement.
• Facilitate and participate in the professional development of safety leaders throughout the organization through regular coaching, onboarding, training, and feedback.
• Coordinate with site leadership, site EHS managers, and safety committees to ensure that all aspects of the company’s EHS results and programs work in concert and that effective leadership is exercised in each area.
• Advise plant and functional leadership teams, driving accountability for EHS performance and integrating safety into operational decision-making.
• Establish clear and measurable goals for safety performance; maintain detailed safety and incident data; analyze trends, provide regular reporting, and ensure action plans are implemented and executed.
• Lead and standardize processes for managing near misses, hazard identification, accident investigations, corrective actions, and reporting.
• Educate others on applicable workplace safety regulations, process safety requirements, security practices, and fire and explosion protection.
• Manage audit, inspection, and corrective action programs to ensure LDI facilities comply with all federal, state, and local workplace safety regulations and company standards, including leading and performing on-site and virtual audits and interfacing with external agencies such as OSHA, law enforcement, insurance representatives, and consultants.
• Lead enterprise risk assessment and emergency response initiatives, creating a high-performing culture of risk awareness addressing employee, contractor, visitor, and facility and operational risks.
• Establish and maintain an Emergency Response Program (ERP) for all locations that provides effective preparedness and response capabilities.
• Establish and maintain a security program that protects people, products, and facilities from internal and external harm.
• Lead and maintain the enterprise Safety Training Program, including curriculum development, compliance training, and continuous improvement of training content.
• Lead third-party electronic platforms used for safety monitoring, compliance tracking, incident reporting, and related functions, including user administration, enhancements, training, and vendor management.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Engineering, and site leadership to proactively identify and mitigate workplace risks and improve overall safety performance.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent education and experience.
• 10+ years of progressive safety/EHS leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, including leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing organizational performance.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing safety programs, preferably across multiple manufacturing facilities in both union and non-union environments.
• Applied knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety laws, regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing enterprise safety management systems and programs.
• Ability to effectively lead teams, delegate responsibilities, and achieve key performance objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation capabilities.
• Strong leadership, influence and persuasion, and change management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• This role may be based at any LDI site and requires up to 50% domestic and international travel, including visits to manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
• Experience building and leading enterprise safety cultures in multi-manufacturing organizations.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and training capabilities.
• Business acumen with strong analytical and statistical capabilities, including development and monitoring of key performance metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness and mental health resources.
• Financial advising services.

Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

Pay

The starting base salary range for this position is $134,155 - $167,694 per year. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below the posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to, education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

Physical Requirements

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks.
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions.
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception, and able to adjust focus.
• Hearing and speaking.
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

About Our Company

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across manufacturing facilities, production facilities, and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics, and building products. Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products), and Safco.