EHS Director - TPC

The Partner Companies•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The EHS Director is responsible for developing, directing, and strategically leading the environmental compliance, health, and safety programs across multiple manufacturing sites for The Partner Companies. This role ensures regulatory compliance, drives continuous improvement in safety performance, and owns the company-wide EHS tracking and reporting system. The position partners with site leadership and executive leadership to establish and sustain a proactive safety culture and minimize risk across all operations. The EHS Director serves as the organization’s senior EHS leader, providing strategic direction, enterprise-wide governance, and leadership oversight for all environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives. This role is responsible for aligning EHS objectives with overall business goals while driving operational excellence, risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10–15+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting multiple sites or locations strongly preferred
Proven track record managing regulatory compliance and safety programs
Experience implementing or managing EHS management systems and tracking tools
Minimum of 5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level EHS role preferred
Experience leading enterprise-wide EHS strategy within a multi-site manufacturing organization
Demonstrated success reducing incident rates and driving measurable safety performance improvements
Experience managing teams, budgets, and cross-functional organizational initiatives
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental regulations
Experience with EHS software systems and data analytics/reporting
Root cause analysis and incident investigation expertise
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS tracking platforms
Strong strategic planning and organizational leadership capabilities
Experience presenting EHS performance and initiatives to executive leadership
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems preferred
Strong financial and operational acumen related to EHS program management
Strong leadership and communication skills
Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
High level of integrity and accountability
Ability to work independently and across multiple sites
Commitment to building a strong safety culture
Executive presence with the ability to influence organizational change
Ability to lead through complexity and drive accountability across all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems

Responsibilities

Perform assigned duties in accordance with documented procedures and work instructions
Direct and oversee enterprise-wide environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple manufacturing sites
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA)
Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training programs
Own and administer the company-wide EHS tracking system, including incident reporting, corrective actions, audits, and compliance metrics
Analyze EHS data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities; provide regular reporting to leadership
Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments; ensure timely resolution of findings
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions
Partner with site leaders to drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Manage environmental programs, including waste management, air emissions, water compliance, and sustainability initiatives
Coordinate and support regulatory inspections and external audits
Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping for compliance and internal standards
Deliver EHS training and support employee engagement initiatives
Stay current with regulatory changes and industry best practices
Develop and execute long-term EHS strategic plans aligned with company operational and growth objectives
Provide leadership, coaching, and development for site-level EHS personnel and cross-functional teams
Establish company-wide EHS performance metrics, KPIs, and accountability measures
Lead enterprise risk management initiatives related to environmental, health, and safety exposure
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and executive leadership regarding EHS matters
Drive sustainability and environmental stewardship initiatives across the organization
Develop annual EHS budgets, capital improvement plans, and resource allocation strategies
Champion continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing, behavioral safety, and operational excellence principles
Support mergers, acquisitions, facility expansions, and new site integrations from an EHS compliance and risk perspective