Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.•Wausau, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of EHS for Architectural Metals is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees, protecting the environment, plant protection/security programs, and maintaining compliance with regulations through initiatives and fostering collaboration across multiple sites to support the organization's overall success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
15+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-site EHS programs and teams.
Experience developing enterprise-wide EHS strategies and driving organizational change.
Experience influencing executive leadership and operating in a matrixed organization.
Strategic thinking and enterprise risk management capability
Ability to translate EHS risk into business impact and financial terms
Change management and culture transformation expertise
Executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership decision-making
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and compliance systems
Incident investigation methodologies
Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive standardization across diverse operations
Contractor and supply chain EHS management expertise
Ability to understand, interpret, and write instructions, procedures, etc.
Must exhibit a professional behavior and attitude, technically and personally, in all aspects of the work environment and always demonstrate respect for all others.

Nice To Haves

MBA/Graduate Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year Metals EHS strategy aligned with business growth, operational excellence, and employee engagement objectives.
Establish long-term EHS priorities, roadmaps, and performance targets across all Metals locations.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the Metals Leadership Team on safety, environmental, security, and occupational health risks and opportunities.
Lead the standardization and integration of EHS processes, systems, governance, and performance expectations across all Metals locations.
Identify and implement best practices while reducing unnecessary variation between sites.
Establish common metrics, leading indicators, reporting standards, and accountability mechanisms.
Lead the development of a proactive safety culture that moves the organization beyond compliance toward personal ownership, risk recognition, and continuous improvement.
Partner with operational leaders to embed EHS accountability into leadership expectations and performance management processes.
Partner with Corp EHS, ELT, Directors, and Site Leaders to integrate EHS considerations into business strategy, capital planning, operational decisions, and organizational change initiatives.
Influence decision-making through data, risk assessment, and business case development.
Develop and leverage EHS analytics, leading indicators, and trend analysis to proactively identify risk and drive business decisions.
Utilize data to prioritize resources, improve performance, and reduce operational risk.
Partner with Occupational Health to develop strategies related to injury prevention, return-to-work programs, ergonomics, employee wellness, and regulatory compliance.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure EHS considerations are incorporated into capital projects, facility expansions, equipment purchases, and business growth initiatives.
Develop and execute a Metals EHS talent strategy, including succession planning, capability development, leadership coaching, and organizational design to support future business needs.
Establish and maintain an enterprise EHS risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and tracking.
Lead enterprise-wide risk reviews and ensure alignment with corporate risk management processes.
Ensure robust governance, audit readiness, and internal controls across all Metals operations.
Oversee incident investigation standards and ensure root cause discipline and systemic corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations while proactively monitoring and preparing for emerging regulatory changes.
Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders.
Lead permitting strategies and ensure environmental compliance for existing and new operations.
Establish and lead enterprise incident response and crisis management protocols.
Provide leadership during significant incidents, ensuring timely escalation, communication, and recovery.
Drive organizational learning from serious incidents across all sites.
Develop and enforce contractor EHS management standards across all Metals locations.
Ensure EHS expectations are embedded within procurement and supply chain processes.
Monitor contractor performance and integrate them into site safety culture.
Manage direct reports on the EHS Team and provide guidance to EHS Liaisons at other locations.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression