Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

About the Role

The Gund Company is searching for an experienced Director of Environmental Health & Safety to lead the next chapter of our global EH&S strategy. As we continue to grow, expand operations, and strengthen our global footprint, we need a visionary leader who can transform a strong foundation into a world-class EH&S organization. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to administer compliance. This is an opportunity for a builder. A leader who sees around corners. Someone who can develop enterprise standards, create scalable systems, influence executive decisions, strengthen safety culture, and leave a lasting impact on employees across the globe. With a planned leadership transition and increasing focus on sustainability, growth, and operational excellence, the next Director of EH&S will play a critical role in shaping how safety and environmental stewardship evolve across The Gund Company for years to come.

Location: Flexible within The Gund Company's footprint. While headquartered in St. Louis, MO, this leader may be based at any Gund Company facility and will maintain a visible presence across our operations to drive enterprise-wide EH&S excellence.

What You Will Build

• A unified global EH&S strategy that supports a growing manufacturing organization
• Enterprise-wide safety standards, governance processes, and accountability systems
• A culture where safety is not a program, but a leadership expectation
• Scalable compliance and risk management systems that support future growth and acquisitions
• Robust environmental and sustainability initiatives that position the company for long-term success
• The next generation of EH&S talent and leadership capability across the organization

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Direct partnership with executive leadership
• Ability to shape the company's global EH&S vision and roadmap
• Opportunity to modernize systems, analytics, and reporting capabilities
• Exposure to international operations and acquisition integration activities
• Significant influence on employee safety, environmental stewardship, and business performance
• The chance to take a respected, established program and elevate it to the next level

The Leader We Are Looking For

You thrive in complex manufacturing environments. You've led EH&S across multiple sites, influenced leaders without formal authority, and successfully balanced operational needs with regulatory requirements. More importantly, you know how to create buy-in, drive accountability, and build systems that last.

Qualifications

• Multi-site manufacturing EH&S leadership experience
• Experience building and executing enterprise wide EH&S strategies
• Expertise in compliance, risk management, and safety management systems
• Strong business acumen and executive communication skills
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams
• A track record of improving safety culture and organizational performance
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

If you're motivated by building rather than maintaining, influencing at the executive level, creating enterprise-wide impact, developing people and culture, solving complex operational challenges, or leaving a lasting legacy—we'd like to talk with you.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual incentive opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Build your career while shaping the future of EH&S at a growing global manufacturer.