Global EHS Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, Masters Degree is preferred
• Professional Certification such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international EHS regulations
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading EHS management systems, audits, and regulatory interactions at a global level
• Demonstrated success overseeing EHS programs across multiple global manufacturing locations
• Strategic leader with the ability to influence executive and site levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Collaborative, partnership-oriented approach
• Comfortable operating in matrixed, global organizations
• Leverage lean or continuous improvement background
• Able to conduct site walkthroughs, inspections, and audits in manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the global EHS strategy, annual objectives, and long-range roadmap aligned with business goals
• Serve as the corporate authority on EHS policy, standards, and governance across all sites and functions
• Develop and implement the global EHS Management System aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Maintain oversight of environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance across global locations
• Own the global compliance calendar and ensure timely regulatory filings, permit management, and reporting
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, customers, and third-party auditors
• Lead global EHS audits, inspections, and assessments; track corrective actions to closure
• Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks using data-driven analysis and risk assessment methodologies
• Develop and maintain EHS performance metrics, dashboards, and visual management tools for leadership review
• Oversee Business Continuity Management and lead emergency preparedness planning and exercises
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
• Partner with HR and Operations to manage workers’ compensation claims and injury prevention initiatives
• Drive year-over-year improvements in safety performance, environmental impact, and compliance maturity
• Promote lean and continuous improvement practices within EHS programs
• Develop and deploy global EHS training programs, including onboarding, refresher training, and role-based learning
• Lead and support cross-functional site EHS committees and employee engagement initiatives
• Foster a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, communication, and visible commitment
• Implement and maintain a global contractor and vendor EHS compliance program
• Partner with landlords, facilities teams, and external service providers to address site-specific EHS risks
• Provide direct EHS leadership, guidance, and coaching to site EHS professionals and leaders

Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $150,000-$230,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.