Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) & Facilities

ecoATM • Louisville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At ecoATM, we are a technology company and a pioneer of device re-commerce. Through our 7,000 automated kiosks and online marketplace Gazelle.com, we enable people all over the world to join the mobile device re-use revolution, a revolution that will get billions of used smartphones out of the e-waste cycle and into the hands of people who don’t have affordable access to the empowerment of the latest mobile technology. At ecoATM we know our employees are our greatest strength and the key to our continued growth and success. When you join our team, you will enjoy more than just a job, you will be empowered to develop and utilize your unique talents and skills to build a rewarding career while making a lasting, positive impact on the planet. The Director, Facilities & EHS is responsible for the safety, compliance, and physical infrastructure of ecoATM Gazelle's corporate offices and warehouses. This role owns the company's environmental health and safety program end-to-end — policy, training, incident response, and regulatory compliance — while also managing facilities operations, vendor relationships, and capital projects. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can build scalable programs from the ground up and operate in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, EHS, or a combined role, ideally in a multi-site, warehouse, or industrial environment
• Deep working knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA requirements, and general environmental compliance standards
• Proven experience managing capital projects, vendor contracts, multi-site budgets, and a multi-location real estate portfolio (lease negotiation, site selection, landlord management)
• Strong communication skills; ability to influence at the executive level and train frontline teams
• Willingness to travel to multi-site locations as needed

Nice To Haves

• Certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or similar strongly preferred
• Experience building or scaling a safety/facilities function in a growth-stage or PE-backed company a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the company's EHS program across all facilities, warehouses, and field operations including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications which includes leading the yearly audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local environmental and safety regulations
• Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning for safety events
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and site leaders
• Own EHS reporting, audits, and regulatory filings; serve as primary point of contact for regulatory inspections
• Manage hazardous materials handling and disposal programs relevant to device refurbishment/recycling operations
• Oversee facilities operations across corporate offices, warehouses, and distribution/refurbishment sites including preventive maintenance programs and emergency preparedness planning
• Manage a portfolio of vendor relationships (maintenance, janitorial, construction) and negotiate relevant contracts
• Lead space planning, office buildouts, and facility capital projects, including budgeting and vendor selection
• Build and lead a team of facilities and safety personnel across multiple sites
• Partner with Operations, HR, and Legal on workplace safety policy, workers' comp coordination, and risk management
• Report on EHS metrics, incident trends, and facilities budget/spend to executive leadership
• Manage the company's real estate portfolio across corporate, warehouse, and distribution sites nationwide
• Lead site selection and due diligence for new locations, including market analysis, cost modeling, and zoning/permitting review
• Negotiate new leases, renewals, and terminations in partnership with Legal and Finance, including landlord relationship management
• Track portfolio-wide lease terms, expirations, and options; maintain a rolling real estate strategy aligned to headcount and operational growth
• Evaluate build-vs-lease and consolidation opportunities to optimize footprint and costs.
• Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, and real estate legal counsel

Benefits

• short-term and long-term incentives based on individual and company performance
• fairly and equitably compensated based on current market data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed