Director, EHS & Quality

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At Justrite Safety Group
, we’re more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we’re a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

We’re looking for a Director to lead and manage the global EH&S and Quality functions across our operations, headquartered in Deerfield, IL. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for EH&S and Quality Management systems across more than 20 sites worldwide, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. The role ensures regulatory compliance, drives risk reduction, improves product and process quality, and supports operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Coach and advise safety, human resources, and operations leaders to build and sustain a world‑class safety culture.
• Advise management on resolution and corrective actions related to employee safety concerns and incidents.
• Manage and oversee third‑party compliance, audit, and safety training providers.
• Establish and drive a proactive safety culture through continuous improvement tools (safety committees, Gemba walks, Job Safety Analysis, Kaizen events, safety orientations).
• Maintain systems for reporting, investigating, tracking, and correcting safety incidents, near misses, and hazards; ensure root cause analysis and corrective action effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Establish long‑term incident prevention strategies and cost control objectives, including workers’ compensation cost reduction.
• Provide oversight and continuous improvement of the EH&S management system.
• Ensure appropriate emergency response equipment and preparedness programs (AEDs, eyewash stations, CPR kits, emergency drills).
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and certifications (e.g., ISO 9001), overseeing audits and corrective actions.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to drive product quality, process capability, and defect reduction.
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics (KPIs) related to customer complaints, nonconformances, cost of poor quality, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Oversee root cause analysis and corrective action processes related to internal defects, supplier quality issues, and customer complaints.
• Support new product introductions and process changes by ensuring quality risk assessments, controls, and validation activities are completed.
• Lead supplier quality expectations and performance management in partnership with sourcing and operations teams.
• Promote a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high‑performing EH&S and Quality team in a matrixed, global environment.
• Manage multiple high‑priority initiatives and projects simultaneously.
• Prepare and present management‑level reports, recommendations, and corrective action plans related to EH&S and Quality performance.
• Deliver training and communication programs at all organizational levels.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across functions and with external partners.
• Support integration and standardization of EH&S and Quality practices across current and future portfolio companies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Quality, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in EH&S and/or Quality leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred;
  Quality certifications (e.g., ASQ, CQE) a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrated…