Director of EHS

About the role

Search Solution Group is seeking a Director of Environmental Health & Safety on behalf of our client, a company specializing in industrial cutting technologies. This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing the organization's global environmental, health, and safety strategy while fostering a strong culture of safety across multiple manufacturing sites. The Director of Environmental Health & Safety will lead global EH&S initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, and partner with business leaders to integrate safety into daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global Environmental Health & Safety strategy aligned with the company's corporate objectives and safety vision.
• Lead and mentor a team of Environmental Health & Safety Managers responsible for maintaining compliance with environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations across global operations.
• Promote and strengthen a company-wide culture of safety through leadership, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and optimize Safety Management Systems across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Analyze safety performance data and trends to identify risks, drive corrective actions, and support operational and capital investment decisions.
• Lead the Global Safety Council and expand the organization's Safety Champion network through formal training and experiential learning.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, environmental, and occupational health regulations, as well as other global regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Environmental Health & Safety programs into daily business operations.
• Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Develop and oversee safety training programs, certifications, and employee awareness initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety processes, policies, and procedures.
• Support ergonomic injury prevention initiatives and promote best practices across all facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Environmental Health & Safety leadership experience.
• Experience leading Environmental Health & Safety programs within a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience developing and implementing Safety Management Systems.
• Experience leading organizational culture change and safety improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and maintaining compliance across multiple locations.
• Preferred: 15+ years of progressive Environmental Health & Safety leadership within a global manufacturing organization.
• Preferred experience with ergonomic injury prevention programs.
• Preferred experience achieving or maintaining OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Certification.

Qualifications

• OSHA certifications preferred.
• OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star certification experience preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar professional certification preferred.
• OSHA regulations and compliance standards.
• Environmental, occupational health, and workplace safety regulations.
• Global manufacturing safety practices.
• Safety Management Systems.
• Ergonomic injury prevention strategies.
• Continuous improvement methodologies.
• Risk management principles.
• Regulatory agency requirements and audit processes.
• Strategic Leadership.
• Safety-First Mindset.
• Change Management.
• Team Leadership and Development.
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Partnership.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Decision-Making.
• Communication and Presentation Skills.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance Expertise.
• Relationship Building.
• Accountability.
• Organizational Agility.
• Problem-Solving.
• Influence Without Authority.

Skills

• Strategic leadership and organizational development.
• Environmental Health & Safety program management.
• Safety Management System implementation.
• Regulatory compliance management.
• Data analysis and trend reporting.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Leadership and team development.