Senior Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Core
Lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) strategy, protect team members, and ensure regulatory compliance across operations.
Role type
Senior Director, EHS
Builds
EHS programs, safety culture, and compliance frameworks for manufacturing and distribution
Domain
Food and beverage / consumer packaged goods manufacturing
Required skills
EHS strategy development, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA), multi-site program leadership, incident investigation, risk assessment, budget management, executive reporting, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Food and beverage industry experience, multi-site EHS leadership, bilingual communication (Spanish), reducing injury rates, improving compliance outcomes
Technologies
EHS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi-year EHS strategy aligned with business growth; Lead, coach, and develop EHS managers and specialists; Own EHS budget and report performance to executive leadership; Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, federal OSHA, EPA, and California Environmental Protection Agency requirements; Direct EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory agency interactions; Lead critical safety programs covering chemical handling, confined space, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and warehouse traffic; Partner with Fleet and Logistics on DOT compliance and transportation safety; Reduce workplace injuries through risk assessments and corrective actions; Partner with Quality, Food Safety, HR, and insurance on sanitation, allergen controls, FSMA requirements, and workers' compensation claims; Build a culture of accountability through multilingual communication and training while tracking safety metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC