Director, Health Safety and Environmental NA

Career Opportunities:
Director, Health Safety and Environmental NA (10190)

Requisition
10190
-Posted
- United States

- Chicago Hts

- Health, Safety and Environment

- Nufarm – Crop Protection

Are you passionate about creating a zero-harm workplace and driving environmental sustainability? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can influence culture, embed safety excellence, and make a real impact across a global organization?

If so, this opportunity at Nufarm could be your perfect fit!

Nufarm. Evolving Ag.
Nufarm is a global crop protection and seed technologies company helping farmers and businesses meet the challenges of food, feed, fiber, and fuel production. Whether it’s commercializing the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.

Your Future, Fueled by Safety Leadership
As Director – Health, Safety & Environmental (North America), you’ll lead our regional HSE strategy and programs, ensuring compliance, driving cultural change, and embedding a zero-harm mindset across all operations.

How You’ll Help Us Grow

• Champion personal and process safety programs to achieve an incident-free workplace
• Oversee environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability initiatives, including ISO
  14000 certification
• Lead occupational health and industrial hygiene programs aligned with OSHA standards
• Drive risk management reviews and implement corrective actions to reduce operational risk
• Embed Process Safety Management (PSM) into our culture and exceed compliance standards
• Inspire creativity in safety training and cultural change programs across all business functions

Could this be you?
You’re a proactive, innovative leader with strong influencing skills and a passion for safety and sustainability. You thrive in complex environments and are motivated by continuous improvement.

You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or related field
• 15+ years’ experience leading HSE programs, including 5+ years in people leadership
• Expertise in OSHA PSM, EPA permitting, and industrial hygiene
• Strong track record in emergency response and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Bonus: ISO
  14000 experience, sustainability programs, and project management certifications

What do we offer?

Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary for this position ranges from $149,850 per year in our lowest geographic market to $212,400 per year in our highest geographic market. Compensation is determined by several factors, including market location, and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Nufarm, we believe in total compensation. Depending on the position, additional forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Apply today and help us create a safer, more sustainable future at Nufarm!