Sr. Director EHS & Sustainability

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Sr Director of EH&S and Sustainability located in Austin, Tx.  

Reporting to the VP of EH&S the  Sr Director, EH&S is responsible for responsible for mentoring, coaching and directing site EH&S professionals to implement Corporate EH&S programs created to ensure that all regional operations comply with regulatory and corporate policies. Drive cultural change with a high degree of employee engagement. Provides leadership and works closely with EHS Leadership on the creation, implementation and maintenance of best Corporate EH&S standards and programs.

What a typical day looks like:

• Drive EH&S Excellence: Lead and contribute to overall EH&S excellence by providing strategic direction and technical expertise to initiatives aimed at improving EH&S performance while minimizing risks and liabilities across multiple disciplines, including industrial hygiene, machine safety, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting.
• Mentor and Coach: Guide and mentor site EH&S professionals in executing compliance responsibilities, enhancing their skillsets, and building overall team capability.
• Leadership Engagement: Provide effective leadership and engage with each site to achieve best-in-class EH&S performance.
• Cultural Change: Collaborate with regional leadership to drive cultural change around EH&S, fostering high levels of employee engagement.
• Leverage Best Practices: Implement and articulate EH&S goals, objectives, initiatives, policies, procedures, and key performance indicators across the region.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build relationships with Business and Functional leaders to foster support for continuous EH&S improvement.
• Metrics Monitoring: Collect, monitor, analyze, and evaluate metrics to measure the effectiveness of EH&S compliance and training programs, providing feedback to senior management.
• Assess EH&S Maturity: Evaluate current EH&S maturity levels and develop a tactical plan for necessary EH&S programs.
• Project Management: Manage EH&S-related capital projects, including permitting and risk mitigation through engineering controls.
• M&A Support: Support due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, as well as post-merger integration and real estate transactions.
• Incident Monitoring: Oversee a monitoring program to analyze workplace incidents and near misses, determining root causes and implementing corrective measures to eliminate hazards.
• Risk Reduction: Execute safety strategies to reduce employee risk and promote a behavioral-based safety culture.
• Training and Support for Leaders: Assist in training and supporting leaders and teams in conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions during safety incident investigations

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management, mandatory within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading EH&S programs and initiatives across multiple sites or locations in global capacity.
• Experience in managing EHS compliance and regulatory matters, including OSHA regulations, EPA environmental requirements, and state/local safety standards

Regulatory Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations, including general industry and construction safety regulations.
• Familiarity with EPA regulations and state-specific environmental laws.

Workers' Compensation Expertise:

• Proven experience managing workers' compensation programs, including incident reporting, claim management, and loss control measures.
• Understanding of the workers' compensation claims process and best practices for injury management and prevention.

Insurance Industry Experience:

• Experience interacting with insurance companies, including negotiating coverage, premiums, and managing claims related to workplace incidents.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management practices necessary for determining adequate insurance coverage for EH&S liabilities.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Strong understanding of incident investigation techniques, root cause analysis, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficient in using EH&S management systems and software for reporting, tracking, and analysis of compliance metrics and incidents.

Training and Development:

• Ability to develop and implement effective training programs that raise employee awareness and understanding of safety hazards and compliance requirements.
• Experience in coaching and leading cross-functional teams in safety practices and compliance.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar qualifications preferred.
• Active participation in professional organizations related to safety, health, and environmental management.

Strong Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey EH&S policies, procedures, and training effectively.
• Capability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executives, managers, and front-line employees.

Crisis Management:

• Experience in developing and executing emergency response plans and conducting emergency drills.
• Ability to handle and mitigate crises related to EH&S incidents efficiently.

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions related to safety and compliance performance.
• Experience using data analytics to improve EH&S systems and processes.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

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