EHS Director

The Director of EHS will be responsible for ensuring the safety and environmental leadership of all Miller Milling facilities and ensure compliance with corporate and legal standards and regulations. These responsibilities will include conducting safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with occupational and environmental health and safety requirements. This position will also establish and maintain complete safety and environmental training records and develop, update and manage workplace EHS programs, procedures and policies and be a driving force to support ongoing behavioral based safety initiatives.

Job Duties:

The Director of EHS will focus on initiatives including, but not necessarily limited to:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across all facilities.
• Identify areas of safety and environmental risk and implement effective corrective/preventive actions and share best practices.
• Assure compliance with all applicable OSHA workplace safety requirements and other initiatives to ensure the facility meets all corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct facility audits, inspections, and assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and corporate standards.
• Partner with plant leadership teams to improve safety performance and drive accountability throughout the organization.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries to determine root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor and report EHS metrics, trends, and performance indicators to leadership.
• Develop and administer EHS training programs utilizing Learning Management Systems and other training tools.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Planning (RMP), and other applicable regulatory programs.
• Assist Operations and Engineering teams during project reviews, facility expansions, shutdowns, contractor management, and capital projects.
• Serve as the primary corporate contact for safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Support workers' compensation, claims management, and return-to-work initiatives in partnership with Human Resources.
• Lead, mentor, and develop EHS team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Travel regularly to manufacturing facilities, provide hands-on coaching and support to local leadership teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 10 years of progressive EHS leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence operations and plant leadership through collaboration rather than direct authority.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective action programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Experience developing and delivering EHS training programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and EHS reporting systems.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to travel approximately 40% throughout the facility network. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within grain processing, milling, food manufacturing, agricultural processing, or other high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting PSM programs and combustible dust environments.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) actively pursuing CSP.
• Experience supporting large capital projects, plant expansions, or facility shutdowns.
• Proven ability to coach plant managers and operations leaders to improve safety culture and accountability.

Salary & Benefits:

The expected compensation range for this position is $150,000-$180,000, which includes annual base pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Position is eligible for variable incentive pay in accordance with performance in accordance with an annual bonus plan. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).

Work location:

Hybrid Eligible in office Tuesday-Thursday (Job Duties allow for some remote work but requires travel to Eden Prairie, MN office)

Travel: May include up to 40% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized 

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being:

Miller Milling offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Miller Milling regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at Miller Milling. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Miller Milling does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.