What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Environmental, Health, and Safety position at Environmental Air Systems?
Key Responsibilities
Education
- Multi-Plant EHS Leadership & Strategy
- Provide safety leadership and technical guidance to all EAS manufacturing locations across North Carolina.
- Lead, coach, and develop Safety Managers and Safety Training Managers to ensure consistent safety performance and training quality.
- Conduct regular site visits to assess compliance, hazard controls, ergonomics, and safety culture. Ensure alignment of safety strategies, policies, and communications across facilities.
- Compliance & Regulatory Management
- Ensure all EAS NC facilities comply with OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and state/local regulations.
- Oversee environmental permits and compliance programs (air, wastewater, stormwater, waste handling).
- Support and review incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development by plant-level safety teams. Maintain complete and accurate safety and environmental records.
- Program Development & Standardization
- Develop, update, and standardize EHS policies, training programs, and SOPs across all NC facilities.
- Oversee execution of core safety programs by Safety Managers and Training Managers, including:
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Machine Guarding
- Confined Space Entry
- Hazard Communication / SDS Management
- Contractor Safety
- Radiation Safety (as applicable)
- Hot Work & Fire Prevention Ensure training programs are delivered effectively and consistently.
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation
- Direct and oversee Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), ergonomic assessments, and risk evaluations.
- Identify recurring risks across locations and lead efforts to implement systemic controls.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations on equipment design reviews and process changes.
- Training, Communication & Culture Development
- Provide leadership and oversight to Safety Training Managers to ensure high-quality training content and delivery.
- Promote safety communication, leadership engagement, and employee involvement across all NC plants. Support and expand safety culture programs such as 5S, near-miss reporting, behavior-based safety, and recognition programs.
- Environmental Health Responsibilities
- Oversee environmental compliance for hazardous waste, air emissions, chemical storage, stormwater, and wastewater.
- Ensure consistent environmental reporting and monitoring across all locations. Support plant teams during environmental inspections and audits.
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Direct emergency response planning and training across all NC plants.
- Coordinate with external agencies (fire, EMS, emergency management). Lead after-action reviews and implement improvements following emergency events.
- Metrics, Reporting & Performance Tracking
- Monitor and report EHS performance indicators (TRIR, LTIR, near misses, training compliance, audit results).
- Develop monthly and quarterly reports for the Vice President of Safety and Quality. Benchmark performance among facilities and lead cross-site improvement initiatives.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field or equivalent EHS experience.
- OSHA 30 or higher
- CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, or similar
- Environmental compliance certifications beneficial
- 7 years of EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
- Experience overseeing safety personnel, including Safety Managers or Training Managers.
- Strong background in OSHA compliance, investigations, hazard analysis, and safety training.
- Experience with environmental permitting and compliance programs.
- Demonstrated ability to improve safety culture and standardize safety systems across multiple facilities. Experience with ergonomics, machine safety, chemical safety, and process safety elements.
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Ability to lead and coach Safety Managers and Training Managers
- Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NC state regulations
- Excellent communication and training delivery
- High attention to detail and analytical capability
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple facilities
- Continuous improvement mindset