Director of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS)

The Director of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) provides enterprise-wide leadership for environmental compliance, occupational health, workplace safety, and workers' compensation programs. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and state-level regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement. The Director partners with executives, operations, HR, and engineering leaders to integrate EHS into daily operations and long-term strategy.

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide EHS strategy aligned with business priorities and compliance obligations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on EHS performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead and develop EHS teams across multiple sites; ensure accountability and consistency.
• Champion a culture of safety ownership, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental laws, including PCB oil testing, handling, and disposal.
• Oversee permitting, hazardous waste management, emissions, and recycling programs tied to surplus and repair equipment.
• Direct environmental audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Health & Safety

• Standardize and oversee safety programs across all facilities in compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards.
• Lead investigations of incidents and near misses; implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Ensure robust safety training programs (PPE, hazard communication, emergency response, etc.).
• Oversee occupational health initiatives, including ergonomics, exposure monitoring, and industrial hygiene.

Workers' Compensation & Risk Management

• Direct the company's workers' compensation program, including claims management, return-to-work strategies, and insurance coordination.
• Partner with HR, legal, and insurance providers to reduce liabilities and costs.
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits; use KPIs and data to anticipate and prevent issues.

Regulatory Affairs & Reporting

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and applicable state/local regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, auditors, and insurers.
• Oversee all reporting obligations, including OSHA logs, environmental disclosures, and sustainability metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive EHS leadership in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Multi-site or corporate-level EHS program leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing workers' compensation programs required.
• CSP, CIH, CHMM, ISO 14001/45001 Lead Auditor (preferred)
• Expert knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NFPA standards.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Executive-level communication and influence across all levels of an organization.
• Analytical and data-driven, with ability to translate insights into action.