Director, Corporate Health, Safety & Security

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Why Join Milliken

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader known for innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to safety. This role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise safety and security strategy at scale—impacting chemical and textile manufacturing operations worldwide—while partnering closely with senior leaders to protect people, assets, and business continuity.

Position Summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Director, Health, Safety & Security to lead enterprise-wide Health, Safety, and Security (HSS). This role provides strategic oversight for approximately 40 global manufacturing locations, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk reduction in high-hazard environments, and a strong, values-driven safety and security culture. This role will be based at the Spartanburg, SC Headquarters and is not a hybrid/work from home role.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead global HSS strategy for chemical, flooring, and textile manufacturing operations, including process safety, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, and contractor safety for all sites globally (manufacturing, labs, offices, showrooms, etc.).
• Establish and continually improve enterprise safety policies and best practice standards aligned with OSHA, Responsible Care, and international regulations, enabling consistent execution across regions.
• Provide executive oversight of corporate and manufacturing site security programs, including physical security, crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity.
• Establish and lead appropriate auditing procedures for all relevant areas of responsibility.
• Coordinate and/or deliver appropriate training to associates on relevant HSS topics
• Lead, develop, and inspire a global team spanning security management, safety engineering, education, operations center leadership, and specialized contractors.
• Drive measurable reductions in risk through incident prevention, investigation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, HR, Legal, and Risk Management to embed safety and security into manufacturing processes, capital investments, and business strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on emerging safety, security, and regulatory risks impacting global manufacturing.
• Maintain and enhance travel security protocols for all associates..
• Champion OSHA VPP certification and/or recertification programs
• Provide guidance and oversight to the occupational nurse staff at the manufacturing locations.
• Expect a minimum of 25% travel to manufacturing sites including international travel
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in EHS or site operations within manufacturing environments
• 3 years experience in chemical or closely related manufacturing facilities with highly hazardous operations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or related)
  
  

Preferred Certifications & Expertise

• Proven success leading multi-site, global safety and security programs.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), NEBOSH, or equivalent credentials.
• Demonstrated Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
• Security certification such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  
  

Competencies

• Enterprise leadership in manufacturing safety and security, with deep understanding of risk in complex, regulated environments
• Strong governance mindset with proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance across global operations
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and regions
• Trusted, values-driven leader who demonstrates integrity, accountability, and care in decision-making and people leadership
• Crisis-ready leader who brings sound judgment, resilience, and calm execution in high-pressure and emergency situations
• Ability to inspire and sustain a proactive safety culture through coaching, education, and engagement at all levels
• Commitment to continuous improvement through data-driven insights, learning, and development of teams and future leaders
  
  

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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