Facility Health, Environmental and Safety Director

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc•Perry, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Health, Environmental and Safety Director develops, implements, and oversees comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs for a facility engaged in manufacturing, handling, and testing energetic, propellant, and hazardous materials. The role ensures compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), ATF, DOD 4145.26M, and other relevant regulatory standards while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The Director leads facility HSE programs and objectives, supports compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, oversees risk assessments and incident investigations, and represents the facility in relevant meetings and regulatory interactions. The role also contributes to emergency preparedness and crisis management and supports HESS continuous-improvement work across U.S. sites and alignment across Nammo Group. The position is based at Nammo Perry, a Florida facility that designs, develops, and produces munitions and pyrotechnic products for the U.S. Department of Defense. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, working 10-hour days, with a requirement to be able to work beyond scheduled hours, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience in health, environmental, and safety management within manufacturing or energetic materials environments.
Technical knowledge of OSHA rules, PSM, ATF, DOD 4145.26M, and relevant engineering standards.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, develop, and train others.
Strong communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
Ability to act responsibly and sensibly during stressful situations.
Auditor or Audit Lead certification within recognized standards, for example OSHA.
Accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis.
Ability to handle confidential information and comply with associated information-security requirements.
Must submit to and pass drug testing under the Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy, including random testing.
Must have good vision and hearing, which may be corrected.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, endure weather extremes, and work in environments with moderate noise and OSHA-accepted fumes.
Must have stamina to work beyond scheduled hours, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
Certification in recognized accident-investigation methodologies such as SCAT or Kelvin Top-Set is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and execution of facility health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.
Maintain compliance with the organization's ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
Ensure compliance with the company's risk mitigation program.
Conduct and oversee process hazard analyses, risk assessments, and incident investigations; develop root cause analyses and corrective actions for near-misses and documented incidents.
Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, ATF, DOD 4145.26M, and recognized engineering standards, including NFPA, ASTM, IME, MIL-STD-398/882E, and EM 385-1-1.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and policies.
Review and approve production SOPs related to process safety management.
Maintain and update site safety plans as programs and processes evolve.
Conduct regular compliance audits and stay current with regulatory changes.
Establish facility HSE objectives and procedures, subject to senior leadership approval.
Represent the facility in relevant meetings and regulatory interactions.
Promote employee participation in safety programs, including suggestion programs and Safety Kaizen Walks.
Oversee employee and contractor training programs, including safety orientation, hazard communication, annual drug and alcohol awareness, ethics refresher, and specialized hazardous-materials training.
Ensure prompt investigation and reporting of accidents, incidents, and property loss.
Maintain adherence to company policies, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping practices.
Foster good employee relations and ensure compliance with labor laws and EEOC regulations.
Participate in the facility's emergency preparedness and crisis management organization.
Promote the One Nammo culture and ensure HESS continuous-improvement work across U.S. sites.
Participate in corporate meetings and events as appropriate to support alignment across Nammo Group.
Ensure compliance with incident notification routines and monthly reporting at the facility and to Nammo Corporate.
Perform audits, inspections, and investigations at other Nammo facilities as indicated and depending on capacity.