Senior Director, Global Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Colgate • Piscataway, NJ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Director, Environmental, Health & Safety, you will report to the EVP, Global Manufacturing Strategies & E2E Engineering and provide strategic leadership and tactical oversight for Colgate-Palmolive's global Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across the end-to-end supply chain. Guided by our mission to protect our People, the Planet, and our Brand, this role balances visionary long-term strategy—including Colgate's EHS 2030 Moonshot —with rigorous operational excellence. The Sr. Director is responsible for a comprehensive portfolio spanning environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, SIF prevention, and Human & Organizational Performance (HOP). As a global subject matter expert, you will leverage advanced AI and digital technologies to mitigate risk and drive world-class EHS performance.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Technology, or Sustainability Management.
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in large-scale manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Extensive knowledge of US (OSHA, EPA, DOT)/state EHS regulations
• A proven track record of navigating complex regulatory frameworks in Latin America, Europe/EMEA, and Asia.
• Proven ability to lead and drive performance across cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across diverse regions
• Expert-level knowledge of EHS digital management systems (e.g., Benchmark-Gensuite).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related technical or management field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Deep expertise in Human & Organizational Performance (HOP), Operational Excellence (OPEX), and the Hierarchy of Controls.
• Understanding of ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials) E2920 standard and global EHS and sustainability reporting requirements

Responsibilities

• Champion the Global EHS Strategy - Excel at Fundamentals, Control Critical Risks, Leadership & Engagement at all Levels.
• Direct the global execution of the EHS transformation through a 2030 Moonshot strategy, focusing on Ambition Zero (accidents and SIF incidents), SIF prevention, and sustainability, while serving as a bridge between high-level strategic goals and tactical plant-level execution.
• Oversee global EHS compliance frameworks - including Company Standards, compliance auditing (EHS, PSM, Electrical), external interface, and supporting regulatory and legislative inquiries
• Lead environmental strategy execution - including standards for waste reduction, the "True Zero Waste" program, and rigorous environmental due diligence for property transactions and M&A activities.
• Institutionalize SIF prevention strategies using the ASTM E2920 standard and implement advanced technical controls for high-risk areas, including AI-driven/evolving machine guarding controls and FLT collision avoidance systems.
• Drive Zero Harm and IH/Occ Health programs - No mandatory respirator use, reducing mandatory hearing protection use to < 25%, no high risk ergonomic tasks, no high risk elevated temperature risks.
• Lead pandemic preparedness program, maintain Health Incident Management Plan. Track global infectious disease outbreaks.
• Align w/Engineering on transformative technologies while ensuring appropriate controls/redundancies and protective measures as we evolve and execute our automation strategy.
• Be the GSC link to Regulatory and Product Safety on occupational and environmental chemical risks and evolving legislation.
• Champion a "Speak Up" culture and drive engagement by embedding Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) as an Operational Excellence (OPEX) principle across the organization.
• Oversee global EHS & Sustainability digital systems, generating internal and external reports as required.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• disability coverage
• participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director