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

At AFB International, we lead the pet food industry in palatability solutions—and we do it with safety, sustainability, and innovation at the core. We’re seeking a forward-thinking Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) to shape and drive our global EHS strategy across all operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who’s passionate about building best-in-class programs that go beyond compliance to create a true culture of safety. What You’ll Do: Lead EHS Strategy: Develop and execute a global roadmap that aligns with company values and positions AFB in the top quartile for EHS performance. Drive Compliance & Excellence: Oversee global regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and proactive safety, health, and environmental practices. Influence & Partner: Collaborate across engineering, HR, operations, and site leaders to implement systems, training, audits, and change management initiatives. Enable Continuous Improvement: Use data-driven insights, audits, and incident analysis to drive improvements in EHS processes, safety culture, and performance metrics. Develop Talent: Build and lead a strong EHS team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and employee engagement. What You Bring: Bachelor’s in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field (Master’s preferred) 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership, with global and manufacturing experience Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and EHS systems Strong communicator and influencer with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset Proven ability to analyze risk, lead change, and build cross-functional partnerships; Lean/Six Sigma background preferred Why Join Us? At AFB International, a proud member of the Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) family, safety and sustainability are not just priorities — they’re part of our DNA. As a global leader in pet food palatability solutions, we improve the lives of pets and strengthen the trust of their owners. And we do it through a shared commitment to EBI’s core values: Our People Matter Win and Grow with Customers Kaizen Mindset Longterm Approach As our Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety , you’ll step into a strategic and globally impactful role where you’ll protect what matters most — our people, our planet, and our future.