Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.•Wausau, WI

About The Position

The Director of EHS for Architectural Metals is responsible for employee health and safety, environmental protection, plant protection and security programs, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites. The role develops and executes enterprise EHS strategy, standardizes systems and processes, strengthens safety culture, and advises the Metals Leadership Team on EHS risks and opportunities. It partners with corporate and site leaders, operations, engineering, finance, and occupational health to integrate EHS into business strategy, capital planning, operations, and organizational change. The Director establishes enterprise risk management, governance, audit readiness, incident investigation, and crisis response practices. The position also oversees regulatory engagement and permitting, contractor and supply-chain EHS standards, and development of the Metals EHS talent strategy. The role manages direct reports on the EHS team and guides EHS liaisons at other locations. It may require travel to Architectural Metals locations (20%) and involves regular work in office and manufacturing environments, with adherence to safety protocols.

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 working in a matrixed organization.
Strategic thinking and enterprise risk management capability.
Ability to translate EHS risk into business impact and financial terms.
Expertise in change management and culture transformation.
Executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership decision-making.
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including OSHA and EPA, and compliance systems.
Knowledge of incident investigation methodologies.
Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive standardization across diverse operations.
Expertise in contractor and supply-chain EHS management.

Nice To Haves

MBA or graduate degree preferred.
Ability to understand, interpret, and write instructions and procedures.
Professional behavior and attitude, technically and personally, and respect for others in all aspects of the work environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year Metals EHS strategy aligned with business growth, operational excellence, and employee engagement.
Establish EHS priorities, roadmaps, and performance targets across Metals locations.
Advise the Metals Leadership Team on safety, environmental, security, and occupational health risks and opportunities.
Standardize and integrate EHS processes, systems, governance, and performance expectations across locations; implement best practices and reduce unnecessary variation.
Establish common EHS metrics, leading indicators, reporting standards, and accountability mechanisms.
Develop a proactive safety culture centered on personal ownership, risk recognition, and continuous improvement.
Partner with operational leaders to embed EHS accountability into leadership expectations and performance management.
Work with corporate EHS, ELT, directors, and site leaders to integrate EHS into business strategy, capital planning, operational decisions, and organizational change.
Use EHS analytics, leading indicators, and trend analysis to identify risk, prioritize resources, improve performance, and reduce operational risk.
Partner with Occupational Health on injury prevention, return-to-work programs, ergonomics, employee wellness, and regulatory compliance.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to incorporate EHS into capital projects, facility expansions, equipment purchases, and growth initiatives.
Develop and execute a Metals EHS talent strategy, including succession planning, capability development, leadership coaching, and organizational design.
Establish and maintain an enterprise EHS risk management framework and lead enterprise-wide risk reviews aligned with corporate risk management processes.
Ensure governance, audit readiness, and internal controls across Metals operations.
Oversee incident investigation standards and ensure root-cause discipline and systemic corrective actions.
Monitor applicable and emerging EHS regulations; ensure regulatory compliance and serve as primary interface with agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders.
Lead permitting strategies and ensure environmental compliance for existing and new operations.
Establish enterprise incident response and crisis management protocols; lead during significant incidents and drive organizational learning across sites.
Develop and enforce contractor EHS management standards, embed EHS expectations in procurement and supply-chain processes, monitor contractor performance, and integrate contractors into site safety culture.
Manage direct reports on the EHS Team and provide guidance to EHS Liaisons at other locations.
Travel to Architectural Metals locations as required (20%) and follow safety protocols in office and manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Incentive plans.
401(k) with employer contribution and match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness program.
Training and career progression.