Director of Environmental Health, Safety, & Security Operations

Key Responsibilities: 1. Enterprise Safety Strategy & Culture Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy aligned with business growth and operational goals Lead transformation to a behavior-based safety culture (focus on unsafe actions vs. only conditions)Establish leading and lagging safety indicators, drive accountability at all levels Serve as executive sponsor for safety culture initiatives across all facilities 2. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with all OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors Lead enterprise risk assessments and mitigation planning Standardize safety policies, procedures, and audit processes across sites Oversee incident investigation processes with emphasis on root cause and behavioral drivers Analyze trends and deploy corrective and preventive actions Implement data-driven safety reporting dashboards and KPIsPartner with HR and WC leadership on injury management and claim reduction strategies 4. Safety Operations & Field Execution Lead and develop a multi-site safety team (Plant Safety, Transportation Safety, Specialists)Ensure consistent execution of safety programs across all facilities and Transportation Conduct regular site visits, audits, and leadership safety reviews Align safety practices with production realities (24/7 operations)Partner with T&OD (Training & Leadership Development) to embed safety into onboarding and leadership training Develop supervisor capability in hazard recognition, coaching, and accountability Ensure all required certifications and safety training programs are maintained and effective 6. Cross-Functional Integration Partner with: Operations (primary alignment in new structure)HR (LOA/WC, HRBP team) for injury management and compliance Total Rewards on cost containment (claims, insurance impact)Support enterprise initiatives such as automation, new facility design, and process changes Leadership & Team Structure Direct oversight: Sr. Safety Manager Safety Manager, Transportation Safety Specialist(s)Responsible for building scalable structure as organization grows