Head of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Core
Build and lead the Environmental, Health & Safety function for a multi-site manufacturing, lab, and office portfolio in the U.S. and internationally.
Role type
Senior leadership EHS Head
Builds
EHS management system, policies, programs, and tools for scaling operations
Domain
Defense technology, manufacturing, laboratory, and industrial environments
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
EHS strategy development, multi-site program management, regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA), incident investigation, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, budget management, team hiring and development
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace/government contractor experience, cleanroom safety, international regulatory knowledge, Technology Control Plans/ITAR/EAR familiarity, CSP/CIH/CHMM certification, security clearance eligibility
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Set company-wide EHS strategy and standards; hire and manage site-level EHS Managers; ensure compliance with federal/state/international regulations; oversee safety programs for manufacturing, lab, cleanroom, and office environments; lead incident reporting and investigation; manage emergency preparedness; oversee hazardous materials and environmental compliance; partner on site selection and design; coordinate contractor safety; build EHS training programs; lead internal audits and manage external inspections; own EHS budget and headcount plan; report to executive leadership and board
Seniority
Senior, hands-on leadership