Director, Environmental, Health, and Safety

Key Responsibilities

1. Multi-Plant EHS Leadership & Strategy

• Provide safety leadership and technical guidance to all EAS manufacturing locations across North Carolina.
• Lead, coach, and develop Safety Managers and Safety Training Managers to ensure consistent safety performance and training quality.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess compliance, hazard controls, ergonomics, and safety culture.
  Ensure alignment of safety strategies, policies, and communications across facilities.

2. Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure all EAS NC facilities comply with OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and state/local regulations.
• Oversee environmental permits and compliance programs (air, wastewater, stormwater, waste handling).
• Support and review incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development by plant-level safety teams.
  Maintain complete and accurate safety and environmental records.

3. Program Development & Standardization

• Develop, update, and standardize EHS policies, training programs, and SOPs across all NC facilities.
• Oversee execution of core safety programs by Safety Managers and Training Managers, including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Machine Guarding
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Hazard Communication / SDS Management
  • Contractor Safety
  • Radiation Safety (as applicable)
  • Hot Work & Fire Prevention
    Ensure training programs are delivered effectively and consistently.

4. Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation

• Direct and oversee Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), ergonomic assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Identify recurring risks across locations and lead efforts to implement systemic controls.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on equipment design reviews and process changes.

5. Training, Communication & Culture Development

• Provide leadership and oversight to Safety Training Managers to ensure high-quality training content and delivery.
• Promote safety communication, leadership engagement, and employee involvement across all NC plants.
  Support and expand safety culture programs such as 5S, near-miss reporting, behavior-based safety, and recognition programs.

6. Environmental Health Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance for hazardous waste, air emissions, chemical storage, stormwater, and wastewater.
• Ensure consistent environmental reporting and monitoring across all locations.
  Support plant teams during environmental inspections and audits.

7. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Direct emergency response planning and training across all NC plants.
• Coordinate with external agencies (fire, EMS, emergency management).
  Lead after-action reviews and implement improvements following emergency events.

8. Metrics, Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Monitor and report EHS performance indicators (TRIR, LTIR, near misses, training compliance, audit results).
• Develop monthly and quarterly reports for the Vice President of Safety and Quality.
  Benchmark performance among facilities and lead cross-site improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field or equivalent EHS experience.
   

Certifications (Preferred)

• OSHA 30 or higher
• CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, or similar
• Environmental compliance certifications beneficial

Experience

• 7+ years of EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Experience overseeing safety personnel, including Safety Managers or Training Managers.
• Strong background in OSHA compliance, investigations, hazard analysis, and safety training.
• Experience with environmental permitting and compliance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to improve safety culture and standardize safety systems across multiple facilities.
  Experience with ergonomics, machine safety, chemical safety, and process safety elements.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability to lead and coach Safety Managers and Training Managers
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NC state regulations
• Excellent communication and training delivery
• High attention to detail and analytical capability
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple facilities
• Continuous improvement mindset