Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Are you a seasoned Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leader with a track record of success across multiple locations? Emerson is seeking a dynamic Director of Environmental Health & Safety to champion our safety culture and drive strategic EHS initiatives across our manufacturing and distribution center operations. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing comprehensive EHS strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering operational excellence.

This is an ideal opportunity for a result-driven professional who thrives in complex environments, makes sound decisions under pressure, and builds trust across diverse teams.

• Develop and lead the execution of comprehensive EHS strategies aligned with Appleton Group’s business objectives and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to elevate safety culture and performance across all sites, ensuring alignment with Emerson’s corporate standards.
• Monitor, analyze, and report safety KPIs, trends, and performance metrics to executive leadership, providing actionable insights for strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, proactively addressing risks and regulatory changes.
• Oversee environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste management, air and water quality monitoring, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead investigations of incidents, near‑misses, and property damage; identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, leading responses to audits, inspections, and compliance inquiries.
• Support capital projects by integrating safety planning and risk mitigation strategies throughout project life cycles.
• Champion employee safety training programs and behavioral safety initiatives, fostering engagement and accountability.
• Coordinate and facilitate all required safety and health training, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all locations.
• Build strong partnerships with operations leaders and employees to promote a culture of safety, ownership, and discipline.
• Assist in managing workers’ compensation cases, including safety planning and return‑to‑work strategies.

You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You promote a sense of urgency and establish and enforce individual accountability in the team. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You invite input from others. You know what motivates different people and aligns work accordingly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment at a senior level
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations
• Proven ability to lead change, influence culture, and drive EHS performance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• Planning and prioritization – manage multiple projects and activities
• Willingness and ability to travel, up to 50% each year
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene/Safety, Environmental/Safety, Safety engineering Familiarity with foundry operations and energy efficiency technologies
• Spanish-English Bi-Lingual Capability
• Certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) are a plus
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to influence across functions and levels, fostering collaboration and innovation
• Multisite or global manufacturing experience

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