Job Overview

The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing regional strategies and programs that ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role drives a culture of safety and sustainability across all functions, aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

•    Strategic Leadership
o    Establish and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and standards aligned with local/global regulations, corporate sustainability and operational goals.
o    Define and execute EH&S strategy across multiple sites to reduce workplace incidents.
o    Lead the integration of EHS into business planning and decision-making processes.

•    Compliance & Risk Management
o    Ensure adherence to local, national, and international environmental and occupational health regulations.
o    Lead risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations to mitigate hazards and implement corrective actions.

•    Program Development
o    Oversee implementation of EH&S management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
o    Develop and maintain emergency response plans, hazardous material handling protocols, and safety training programs.

•    Training & Culture
o    Promote safety culture through employee engagement, training programs, and communication initiatives.
o    Drive continuous improvement in EH&S performance through behavior-based safety programs and management of change processes.

•    Stakeholder Engagement
o    Collaborate with senior leadership, regulatory agencies, internal stakeholders and external partners.

What your background should look like

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
•    20+ years of progressive EH&S experience, including leadership roles in manufacturing or industrial environments.
•    Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and EH&S standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
•    Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all organizational levels.
•    Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
•    Fluent in English; other regional languages is a plus.
•    Frequent travel to office sites and production facilities.

Key role related competencies

•    Passionate on driving continuous improvement.
•    Strategic and analytical thinking.
•    Proactive problem-solving and decision-making.
•    Ability to lead change and influence across functions and regions.

Competencies