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Director of Environmental, Health, & Safety

Employer
FPC of Savannah
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 2, 2024
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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Permitting
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Job Description:
  • Establish the vision and goals for a high-performing EHS culture and operation across the organization.
  • Collaborate with operations leadership to identify key priorities, objectives, and targets to align all facilities with corporate safety and environmental strategies.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor EHS programs, policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with both jurisdictional and company requirements.
  • Lead the internal safety oversight committee, defining its mission and charter, identifying improvement opportunities, and setting continuous improvement goals.
  • Mentor facility leaders and dotted-line EHS reports, enhancing their technical, leadership, and communication skills in safety and environmental practices.
  • Use tools and dashboards to create actionable reports for internal tracking and government reporting requirements.
  • Communicate safety and health metrics effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Oversee environmental data collection and recordkeeping.
  • Manage environmental remediation and cleanup projects when necessary.
  • Work closely with Human Resources to manage injury/illness cases, effective restricted work programs, and safe employee returns, in line with necessary restrictions.
  • Oversee regulatory inspections and manage interactions with agencies.
  • Investigate incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure all jurisdictional compliance reports are maintained for every site.
  • Develop and provide training materials and documentation.


Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • At least 7+ years of experience in multi-site EHS leadership, with a minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO/RC 14001 and 45000 standards and certifications.
  • Familiarity with Federal, State, and local regulations governing hazardous waste, permitting, clean air, and wastewater.
  • Preferred background in environmental consulting, particularly with soil and groundwater contamination investigation and remediation.
  • Proven track record in driving safety culture change across an organization, using varied approaches to ensure sustainable adoption.
  • Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives, implementing tools, best practices, and innovative processes.
  • Strong collaborative leadership and influence skills beyond direct reporting relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience working with governmental agencies and understanding regulatory compliance (e.g., EPA, DOT, OSHA, RCRA).
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar designation preferred.
  • Experience developing and performing Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
  • Hands-on leadership approach, willing to "walk the talk" and establish a robust EHS system.
  • Experience conducting EHS audits, Gemba walks, and assessments of new equipment for EHS compliance.
  • Ability to build safety skills in managers, emphasizing safety-first, risk assessment, and professional certifications like Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP).
  • Regularly review EHS vision and strategy, making recommendations to achieve company goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).

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