Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
About The Position
The Gund Company is searching for an experienced Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to lead the next chapter of our global EH&S strategy. This role involves building a legacy by transforming a strong foundation into a world-class EH&S organization. The Director will develop enterprise standards, create scalable systems, influence executive decisions, strengthen safety culture, and impact employees globally. With a planned leadership transition and increasing focus on sustainability, growth, and operational excellence, this role is critical in shaping safety and environmental stewardship across The Gund Company.
Requirements
- Multi-site manufacturing EH&S leadership experience.
- Experience building and executing enterprise-wide EH&S strategies.
- Expertise in compliance, risk management, and safety management systems.
- Strong business acumen and executive communication skills.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
- A track record of improving safety culture and organizational performance.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in complex manufacturing environments.
- Ability to influence at the executive level.
- Creating enterprise-wide impact.
- Developing people and culture.
- Solving complex operational challenges.
- Leaving a lasting legacy.
Responsibilities
- Build a unified global EH&S strategy that supports a growing manufacturing organization.
- Develop enterprise-wide safety standards, governance processes, and accountability systems.
- Foster a culture where safety is a leadership expectation, not just a program.
- Create scalable compliance and risk management systems to support future growth and acquisitions.
- Implement robust environmental and sustainability initiatives.
- Develop the next generation of EH&S talent and leadership capability across the organization.
- Lead EH&S across multiple sites.
- Influence leaders without formal authority.
- Balance operational needs with regulatory requirements.
- Create buy-in and drive accountability.
- Build systems that last.
- Support acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Lead geographically dispersed teams.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and annual incentive opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit sharing
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
