DIR OF EHS AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

DANIEL DEFENSE LLC•Black Creek, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Environmental, Health, Safety & Facilities Maintenance leads the strategy, systems, and culture that keep Daniel Defense's people safe and its operations compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and workplace safety regulations, while also owning the facilities and maintenance function that keeps the plant running reliably. This role carries primary, hands-on responsibility for the company's EHS program — policy, incident prevention, regulatory reporting, and training across all manufacturing and facility operations — and serves as the company's primary point of contact for OSHA, EPA, DOT and related regulatory bodies. In addition to EHS leadership, this role directs maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations — including TPM deployment, CMMS administration, preventive maintenance, and capital/facility planning — ensuring that safety and operational excellence are treated as inseparable priorities. Given Daniel Defense's status as a federally regulated defense manufacturer, this role also ensures EHS and facilities practices align with ITAR requirements and support the company's ISO 9001 quality management system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing, defense, or a similarly regulated industrial environment
Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing a facilities/maintenance function, including TPM, CMMS, PM compliance, and OEE improvement, is strongly preferred
Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards, EPA regulations, DOT, ANSI, NFPA, and applicable Georgia state requirements
Familiarity with ITAR requirements as they intersect with EHS and facilities operations; a background in a defense manufacturing or export-controlled environment is a strong plus
Experience supporting ISO 9001 certified quality management systems and audit processes
CSP, CIH, ASP, or similar EHS professional certification preferred; Lean Six Sigma, CMRP, or RCM certification a plus
Demonstrated experience building or maturing an EHS program, not just maintaining an existing one
Strong incident investigation, data analysis, and regulatory reporting skills
Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills; comfortable partnering with Operations, Quality, Legal, HR, and executive leadership
Experience in firearms, aerospace, automotive, medical device, or other precision manufacturing industries is a plus
Must be able to respond to on-site emergencies as needed.
Demonstrated ability to recognize and work within our Company Values.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing a facilities/maintenance function, including TPM, CMMS, PM compliance, and OEE improvement, is strongly preferred
Familiarity with ITAR requirements as they intersect with EHS and facilities operations; a background in a defense manufacturing or export-controlled environment is a strong plus
CSP, CIH, ASP, or similar EHS professional certification preferred; Lean Six Sigma, CMRP, or RCM certification a plus
Experience in firearms, aerospace, automotive, medical device, or other precision manufacturing industries is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and management systems across all facilities
Lead compliance efforts related to OSHA, EPA, DOT, ANSI, NFPA, and applicable state environmental and safety regulations, including permitting, reporting, and audits
Ensure EHS policies, training, and documentation practices support ITAR compliance, including controlled access to technical data within EHS recordkeeping and safe handling of any export-controlled materials or processes
Maintain EHS-related documentation, procedures, and audit readiness in alignment with the company's ISO 9001 quality management system, including supporting internal and external audits
Partner with Operations leadership to identify and mitigate risk in manufacturing processes, machine operation, chemical handling, and hazardous materials storage
Own incident investigation processes, including root cause analysis, corrective action plans, and trend reporting to leadership
Build and deliver EHS training programs for employees at all levels, including new hire onboarding and role-specific certifications
Manage workers' compensation case coordination in partnership with HR and Payroll
Maintain required environmental permits and ensure timely, accurate regulatory filings
Lead emergency preparedness planning, including fire safety, chemical spill response, and evacuation protocols
Track and report EHS KPIs (incident rates, TRIR, DART, near misses, training completion, audit findings) to executive leadership
Build a proactive safety culture consistent with Daniel Defense's mission and values, encouraging shared ownership of safety at every level
Supervise EHS staff and coordinate with Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Security teams on cross-functional initiatives
Own the facilities and maintenance function end to end, providing director-level leadership over plant maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations
Lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation and sustainment, and drive Lean manufacturing principles across the maintenance organization
Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through reliability engineering and data-driven maintenance
Own plant CMMS administration, asset hierarchy, work order processes, and reporting
Drive preventive maintenance compliance and implement PM kitting processes that improve technician productivity and schedule adherence
Develop and maintain critical spare parts strategies that maximize uptime while optimizing inventory
Optimize the balance between internal maintenance resources and contract service providers
Provide strategic oversight of facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and capital planning, including managing contractor performance and budgets for facility improvement projects
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve equipment reliability and lifecycle performance
Integrate EHS priorities into facilities and maintenance planning, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
Directly lead and develop EHS and maintenance staff, including goal setting, performance management, and career growth planning
Build a strong bench across the EHS, facilities, and maintenance organizations to support plant growth
Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.