Director Environmental Health & Safety

Woodstream • Lititz, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety will lead the development and execution of strategies that ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and foster a proactive safety culture across the organization. This strategic, hands-on role collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners, serving as the primary liaison for EHS matters. This role is expected to drive all work prioritization based on criticality and business implications. While the position currently has no direct reports, it will shape future organizational structure based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related safety, environmental, or engineering field required
• 10+ years’ experience with safety or engineering responsibilities, preferably in a manufacturing and warehousing environment including 5+ years of managerial experience
• Ability to train varied audiences (salary & hourly) on safety/ergo and environmental topics
• Some knowledge of industrial construction, plumbing, HVAC and electrical practices
• A thorough working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Working knowledge of health and environmental regulations
• Excellent administrative and project management skills.
• A good communicator, comfortable with both written and oral formats
• Independent self-starter
• Proficiency with MS office, other digital tools and workflow applications
• Good analytical skills
• Experience with budgeting and planning
• High level skill finding and implementing solutions to problems while working outside sphere of control

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a Proactive Safety Culture: Champion a company-wide safety-first mindset, utilizing programs like near-miss reporting and STOP program to drive awareness, engagement, and continuous improvement in safety performance, in alignment with Woodstream’s core values.
• Lead Safety Governance: Lead the Safety Steering Committee and ensure active safety committees and designated safety leads are established and effective at all operational sites.
• Determine & Develop Future Organization: Assess business needs and feasibility to strategically build the EHS team structure with operations leadership as the business grows. Leverage external partner network for meeting business needs.
• Oversee Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all EHS activities, policies, and procedures adhere to applicable federal, state, and local regulations across all corporate facilities and the extended supply chain.
• Drive Risk Reduction: Lead efforts to proactively identify hazards, implement effective corrective and preventative measures, and reduce the frequency and cost of work-related injuries.
• Manage Incident Lifecycle: Oversee incident tracking, support root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why reviews), and ensure the timely completion of all corrective actions.
• Develop and Execute EHS Programs: Design, implement, and manage comprehensive EHS programs and workflows, including chemical approvals/disposals, industrial hygiene requirements such as hearing conservation, respiratory protection, ergonomics, and pandemic response plans. Partner with locations to develop, train, implement, and monitor requisite systems. Identify minimum standards and best practices for the organization.
• Lead Environmental Stewardship: Provide oversight and direction on all environmental issues, including waste management disposal, storm water programs, regulatory reporting, and act as the corporate liaison for environmental remediation projects with consulting teams.
• Manage Training & Development: Identify learning and training needs across the network and develop, promote, and execute robust training programs to ensure organization wide compliance with EHS standards.
• Serve as Primary Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for all external agencies, consultants, and vendors concerning EHS matters.
• Conduct Audits & Travel: Conduct recurring site safety inspections and audits at all locations (once per year or as needed) to ensure consistent deployment of safety policies and compliance. Travel is required.
• Provide Project Support: Serve as the EHS sponsor and subject matter expert on capital projects, offering technical guidance, developing documentation, and supporting pre-operational safety reviews through project lifecycle.
• Manage Metrics & Budget: Develop and deliver monthly EHS performance metrics and reports to the leadership team. Develop annual budgets, monitor expenses, and manage other fiduciary responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
• Company General Bonus Program
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
• Company Paid ID Theft
• Legal Assistance Plan Options
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
• Opportunity to advance within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director