What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Director position at Price Industries?
The Director of Safety, Environmental & Security will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Safety, Environmental, and Security programs across Price HVAC, supporting multiple US and Canada plant locations. This role is responsible for developing a comprehensive EHS&S vision, leading a team of professionals, and ensuring a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and physical security excellence across all sites.
The Director will build leadership capability within the EHS&S organization, drive continuous improvement, and ensure all operations meet or exceed regulatory requirements and company standards.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-site team of Safety, Environmental, and Security professionals; establish leadership development plans aligned to EHS&S competencies.
- Develop and execute an integrated EHS&S strategy, including safety performance, environmental sustainability, and site security.
- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and governance structures across all facilities.
- Partner with senior leadership to embed a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and risk awareness into all operations.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of all applicable OSHA, EPA, and security-related regulations across jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations for:
- Occupational safety
- Environmental programs (air, water, waste, hazardous materials)
- Facility and physical security standards
- Oversee execution of Safety, Environmental, and Security policies across all sites.
- Lead enterprise risk assessments covering:
- Workplace hazards
- Environmental impact risks
- Physical and operational security vulnerabilities
Programs & Initiatives
- Lead company-wide programs including:
- Worker’s compensation
- Incident reporting and investigation
- Ergonomics and industrial hygiene
- Environmental compliance and sustainability
- Security and emergency response programs
- Serve as the senior subject matter expert for EHS&S across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 7 years of progressive experience in EHS or EHS&S within manufacturing, distribution, or production environments.
- Demonstrated success leading multi‑site EHS, Environmental, and/or Security programs.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and risk management principles.
- Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive culture change
About Price Industries
We are the leading provider of non-residential air distribution products across North America. We are committed to nurturing passionate and adaptable individuals who will play pivotal roles in shaping our future.
After 75 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service, and social responsibility. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our company.
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