Head of EHS Compliance

CSL Plasma•Kankakee, IL

About The Position

The Opportunity: The Director, Global EHS Compliance is responsible for leading the company’s global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance strategy, ensuring regulatory readiness and consistent implementation of compliance controls across all regions. This role reports to the Global EHS Management System & Global Compliance Lead and oversees global regulatory intelligence, audit programs and compliance capability building. The Role: Lead global EHS compliance governance processes, including controls, standards, and compliance planning. Oversee regulatory intelligence and ensure timely dissemination and implementation of new requirements. Manage the compliance aspects of the global EHS audit program, including methodology, planning, reporting, and auditor capability. Partner with Legal, Quality, Operations, Risk, and regional EHS teams to harmonize compliance expectations. Support the Global EHS Management System & Compliance Lead in delivering management reviews and compliance insights. Develop global compliance training materials and drive competency development across regions. Track compliance performance metrics and identify systemic trends and improvement priorities. Regulatory & Compliance Expertise - Serve as an expert on global EHS regulations, compliance controls, and regulatory expectations. Lead regulatory interpretation, applicability assessment, and compliance readiness activities. Support site and regional teams through audits, inspections, and compliance investigations. Leadership & Collaboration – Collaborate with global and regional EHS leaders to ensure aligned execution of compliance processes. Influence and support site leaders and functional teams in adopting compliance best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
8–12+ years of EHS compliance, regulatory, or audit experience in multinational or regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of global EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, EU directives, REACH, SEVESO).
Hands-on experience leading audits, regulatory inspections, and EHS compliance programs.
Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CEM, CHMM.
Experience with digital EHS compliance systems (e.g., Enablon, Intelex, Cority, VelocityEHS).
Experience managing compliance for global sites across diverse regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

Lead global EHS compliance governance processes, including controls, standards, and compliance planning.
Oversee regulatory intelligence and ensure timely dissemination and implementation of new requirements.
Manage the compliance aspects of the global EHS audit program, including methodology, planning, reporting, and auditor capability.
Partner with Legal, Quality, Operations, Risk, and regional EHS teams to harmonize compliance expectations.
Support the Global EHS Management System & Compliance Lead in delivering management reviews and compliance insights.
Develop global compliance training materials and drive competency development across regions.
Track compliance performance metrics and identify systemic trends and improvement priorities.
Serve as an expert on global EHS regulations, compliance controls, and regulatory expectations.
Lead regulatory interpretation, applicability assessment, and compliance readiness activities.
Support site and regional teams through audits, inspections, and compliance investigations.
Collaborate with global and regional EHS leaders to ensure aligned execution of compliance processes.
Influence and support site leaders and functional teams in adopting compliance best practices.