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Director - Environmental Health & Safety

Hypertherm Associates
Hanover, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 6/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026
Director, Environmental Health & Safety

As Hypertherm Associates Director - Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), you will join us as a visionary leader responsible for increasing our "Culture of Safety" across Hypertherm Associates global footprint with a focus on risk mitigation through re-engineering of manufacturing processes, health and safety program development and deployment, environmental compliance and safety performance management.

Hypertherm Associates has five VPP Star locations in New Hampshire and is nationally recognized as a workplace safety leader and a best place to work both regionally and nationally.

You will be responsible for strengthening our "culture of safety" by:

  • Develop a rolling 5-year global safety strategy to support our corporate strategy and safety vision in collaboration with regional, functional, and business teams.
  • Lead a team of highly-talented EH&S Managers responsible for maintaining adherence to all applicable environmental, safety, and occupational health standards and providing required safety training and certification to Associates globally.
  • Identify and implement innovations in the deployment of safety initiatives and practices using data-driven insights and trend analyses to inform operational decision-making related to process and capital investments.
  • Lead our Global Safety Council. Embrace and grow our network of Safety Champions across our organization through experiential learning and formal training.
  • Develop and implement safety management systems, increasing the integration of Environmental Health and Safety programs and policies into our organization's daily operations.

Who You Are And The Experience You Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in a related field (engineering preferred), and 10 years of progressive, strategic Environmental Health and Safety leadership
  • Experience leading and expanding "culture of safety" programs within a multi-site manufacturing company
  • Proven experience implementing and using Safety Management Systems
  • Experience progressively leading companies and the ability to lead through impact & influence
  • Experience interfacing with all levels of regulatory agencies
  • Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
  • Strong analytical skills

Preferred Experience That Differentiates You

  • 15 years of progressive experience in safety management, including the senior leadership of the safety organization at a global, multi-site manufacturing company
  • Ergonomic injury prevention experience
  • OSHA VPP Star certification experience

Location: Hanover, New Hampshire (Relocation Assistance available)

Travel: 10-15%

Benefits You Can Expect With a Career At Hypertherm

  • Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 55 years
  • Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy
  • Profit-Sharing & Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
  • Five days/year Community Service Time
  • Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
  • Gym facilities open 24/7 with free fitness classes
  • Onsite primary health clinic

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

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$135,357.00-$225,596.00 Annual

This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.

Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

Salary : $135,357 - $225,596

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