Director, Corporate Health, Safety & Security

Milliken and Company

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Milliken & Company is seeking a Director, Health, Safety & Security to lead enterprise-wide Health, Safety, and Security (HSS). This role provides strategic oversight for approximately 40 global manufacturing locations, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk reduction in high-hazard environments, and a strong, values-driven safety and security culture. This role will be based at the Spartanburg, SC Headquarters and is not a hybrid/work from home role.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS or site operations within manufacturing environments
3+ years experience in chemical or closely related manufacturing facilities with highly hazardous operations.
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or related)

Nice To Haves

Proven success leading multi-site, global safety and security programs.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), NEBOSH, or equivalent credentials.
Demonstrated Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
Security certification such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

Responsibilities

Define and lead global HSS strategy for chemical, flooring, and textile manufacturing operations, including process safety, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, and contractor safety for all sites globally (manufacturing, labs, offices, showrooms, etc.).
Establish and continually improve enterprise safety policies and best practice standards aligned with OSHA, Responsible Care, and international regulations, enabling consistent execution across regions.
Provide executive oversight of corporate and manufacturing site security programs, including physical security, crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity.
Establish and lead appropriate auditing procedures for all relevant areas of responsibility.
Coordinate and/or deliver appropriate training to associates on relevant HSS topics
Lead, develop, and inspire a global team spanning security management, safety engineering, education, operations center leadership, and specialized contractors.
Drive measurable reductions in risk through incident prevention, investigation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, HR, Legal, and Risk Management to embed safety and security into manufacturing processes, capital investments, and business strategy.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on emerging safety, security, and regulatory risks impacting global manufacturing.
Maintain and enhance travel security protocols for all associates..
Champion OSHA VPP certification and/or recertification programs
Provide guidance and oversight to the occupational nurse staff at the manufacturing locations.
Expect a minimum of 25% travel to manufacturing sites including international travel
Other duties as assigned.