Senior Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
About The Position
The Senior Director of EHS is responsible for shaping and driving Brook + Whittle’s enterprise-wide environmental health and safety strategy. The role works to ensure safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplaces across all facilities, aligning EHS programs with business goals, regulatory requirements, and company values. The Senior Director partners with senior leadership, site teams, and external stakeholders to foster a proactive safety culture, reduce risk, and promote sustainability. The position may be based at any Brook + Whittle facility and follows a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of 50% travel to manufacturing sites across the country. The work combines office-based responsibilities with on-site engagement in production environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership and team management in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Proven success leading multi-site or enterprise-level EHS programs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations and management systems.
- Experience with Process Safety and Risk Management programs.
- Experience developing, managing, and implementing workers’ compensation claims management programs.
- Experience leading and coaching teams to improve business processes and operational performance.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and commitment to safety and sustainability.
- Deep knowledge of EHS regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience with data analytics, performance dashboards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Collaborative, values-driven approach to leadership and problem-solving.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in EHS.
- Additional certifications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the company-wide EHS strategy, aligning it with operational priorities, regulatory compliance, and company values.
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance to site-level EHS teams to support consistent execution and continuous improvement across locations.
- Establish and monitor enterprise safety performance metrics and use data to drive accountability, transparency, and informed decision-making.
- Promote safety ownership and employee engagement in risk reduction and safe practices.
- Lead enterprise incident management and investigation protocols, including timely resolution, root cause analysis, and systemic corrective actions.
- Oversee regulatory compliance programs, including OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local requirements; maintain audit readiness and ensure timely resolution of findings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to assess EHS impacts of strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational changes.
- Guide sustainability and environmental initiatives, including waste reduction and energy efficiency.
- Mentor and develop EHS talent and foster a high-performing, values-driven team culture.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging risks, incorporating best practices and innovations into company programs.
- Deliver EHS training and oversee regulatory documentation, recordkeeping, and permitting deadlines.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
