Director, Global Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. Role Summary Reporting to the SVP, Global Operations, the Director of Global EH&S sets the strategy and leads the execution of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (ESG) programs across corporate and worldwide manufacturing sites. This leader builds a high-performance safety culture, standardizes systems and practices, ensures compliance, and delivers measurable results aligned to Operational Excellence. What You’ll Do Strategy & Leadership Define the global EH&S vision, goals, and roadmaps; mentor and develop EH&S teams and site leaders. Embed a risk-based approach and Lean principles into daily operations and decision-making. Programs, Standards & Compliance Develop and deploy global policies, procedures, training, and Safety System frameworks. Standardize expectations across all sites and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and best practices. Risk Management & Audits Oversee global site assessments and audits; investigate findings, drive corrective actions, and manage regulatory interactions. Identify regulatory impacts, secure required permits/approvals, and maintain timely, accurate environmental reporting. Sustainability (ESG) Partner across the business to deliver energy/carbon reduction initiatives with positive environmental impact and ROI. Capital & Growth Provide EH&S due diligence and strategic input for new land/facility acquisitions and major capital projects. Data, Systems & Insights Own global EH&S software/data management systems; enable accurate metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting. Training & Culture Lead strategic training programs; elevate safety culture, engagement, and accountability at every level. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Operations, HR, Legal, Procurement, and external partners/OEMs to resolve issues and deliver results. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Occupational Health, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field. 15+ years in manufacturing with proven EH&S program leadership and team management. 5+ years of Environmental experience (permitting, reporting, compliance). Demonstrated success building and sustaining a strong safety culture. High level of personal integrity. Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM ). EPA/Superfund site clean-up experience. EH&S leadership in metal fabrication and/or heavy manufacturing . Spanish fluency. Skills & Competencies Strategic thinker who executes: sets clear priorities, delivers outcomes, and scales best practices globally. Inspirational people leader with a respectful, caring approach and strong change-management capability. Expert in EH&S data systems, metrics, and Lean/continuous improvement. Excellent written and verbal communication; effective with shop-floor to C-suite. Proven track record leading hands-on, high-impact EH&S initiatives and cultural transformation. Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel (and modern EH&S platforms).