Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (Corporate / Enterprise)

Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (Corporate / Enterprise)

Industry: Multi-Plant Industrial Manufacturing

Scope: North America (U.S. with Mexico & Canada exposure preferred)

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior-level Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)to lead and execute enterprise-wide EHS strategy across a multi-plant industrial manufacturing organization . This role owns the development, governance, and continuous improvement of corporate EHS programs , ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and risk mitigation across all facilities.

This position requires a seasoned EHS leader with 15+ years of progressive experience , demonstrated corporate functional responsibility , and a strong background in manufacturing environments . The successful candidate will balance strategic leadership with hands-on program execution, team development, and executive-level influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate EHS Leadership
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate-wide EHS programs across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Serve as the senior EHS authority for policy, governance, and compliance standards enterprise-wide.
• Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on EHS risk, performance, and regulatory exposure.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. federal and state EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, RCRA, SPCC, NPDES, etc.).
• Maintain working knowledge of Mexican and Canadian environmental regulations (preferred).
• Lead regulatory audits, inspections, and agency interactions; proactively address findings and mitigation plans.
• Multi-Plant Manufacturing Support
• Oversee EHS performance across multiple industrial manufacturing facilities , ensuring consistent standards and best practices.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive a strong safety culture and environmental stewardship.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of EHS professionals across sites.
• Build organizational capability through training, succession planning, and performance management.
• Sustainability & Data Management
• Oversee EHS and sustainability data aggregation , reporting, verification, and performance metrics.
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
• Environmental Remediation & Consultants
• Manage legacy soil and groundwater remediation programs , including financial reserves and long-term liability planning.
• Engage and manage external consultants, engineers, and environmental firms to resolve compliance and remediation issues.
• Project & Program Management
• Lead enterprise-level EHS initiatives using structured project management methodologies .
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and influence without direct authority.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional EHS experience, including at least 5 years leading corporate-wide EHS programs
• Demonstrated career progression into a corporate or enterprise EHS leadership role
• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing environments (multi-plant required)
• Proven experience managing and developing EHS teams
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental and safety regulations
• Working knowledge of Mexican and Canadian environmental regulations (preferred)
• Experience with sustainability reporting, data systems, and verification
• Proven success managing environmental remediation projects , consultants, and financial reserves
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills
• Strong analytical, project management, and executive reporting capabilities

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is best suited for a true corporate EHS leader , not a single-site manager. The ideal candidate has already owned enterprise EHS programs , influenced senior leadership, and successfully operated in complex, regulated manufacturing environments.