Director - Environmental Health & Safety

Summary / Position Purpose:

The Director of EH&S is responsible for developing and managing the organization's environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations as well as foster a culture of safety and sustainability. This senior-level role involves a combination of strategic planning, policy development, risk management, and hands-on cross functional implementation to build a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Essential Duties, Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive EH&S policies, procedures and KPI's to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA), emergency response and disaster recovery plans
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard evaluations to identify potential safety and environmental risks
• Along with the Quality Team, lead audits and inspections to identify non-compliance issues and overs the implementation of corrective actions. Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies as required
• Provide EHS training and development to employees to foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility
• Investigate and report on incidents and accidents, ensuring thorough documentation and implementation of corrective actions
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance as well as address environmental impacts, such as waste management
• Lead sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing the organization's carbon footprint and promoting waste and pollution reduction efforts
• Indirectly and directly responsible for product quality
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in an EH&S role, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Previous experience in high-risk industries (e.g., manufacturing, construction) is a plus
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001 standards is a plus
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills; excellent communication ability; and proficiency in understanding and applying EH&S laws, regulations and principles
• Proven track record of successful EHS program development and implementation is desired
• CSP, CIH, CHMM certifications are preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Strong creative thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to travel often to other sites or events for the organization

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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