Director, EHS&S

Description

The Director of Environmental & Safety Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive environmental and safety management systems across the organization. This role ensures that the company adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, as well as industry’ best practices. The director works closely with operational teams, regulatory agencies, contractors, and corporate leadership to drive sustainability initiatives, reduce environmental and safety risks in transportation, warehousing, and supply chain operations, and ensure readiness for customer and internal audits.

The role also oversees contractor management programs and leads ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting.

• Develop, implement, and oversee safety management and environmental compliance systems, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations (e.g., EPA, DOT, OSHA, state environmental agencies).
• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations related to hazardous materials, emissions, waste management, water quality, and sustainability practices.
• Lead environmental and safety risk assessments and audits across facilities and operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee preparation and execution of customer audits, ensuring all compliance documentation and systems are audit-ready and meet client expectations.
• Manage the internal audit program for environmental and safety compliance, including scheduling, conducting audits, reporting findings, and driving corrective actions.
• Oversee contractor management programs to ensure third‑party compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety/environmental standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, contractors, and customers, ensuring timely reporting and resolution of environmental and safety issues.
• Review and evaluate load materials to advise management on environmental hazards, necessary precautions, preventative measures, and required permits.
• Act as the key contact for environmental investigations, remediation efforts, and customer/internal audit responses, ensuring proper documentation, response, and corrective actions.

• Provide guidance and training to internal teams and contractors on environmental and safety compliance best practices, regulatory updates, sustainability initiatives, and audit preparedness.
• Participate in incident investigations related to environmental or safety compliance violations, spills, or hazardous material incidents, ensuring proper response, documentation, and mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate environmental and safety considerations into business strategies, including fleet management, procurement, and facility operations.

• Develop and oversee data collection and reporting processes to track environmental and safety performance metrics and ensure compliance with corporate sustainability goals.
• Lead ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, ensuring accurate and timely disclosure of sustainability performance and compliance with stakeholder requirements.
• Stay up to date on evolving environmental and safety regulations, emerging sustainability trends, and industry best practices to proactively enhance the company’s compliance programs.

Other duties as assigned may be required to meet business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Safety Management, Compliance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in environmental and safety compliance, preferably within the transportation, logistics, or supply chain sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT hazardous materials regulations, and sustainability frameworks.
• Experience conducting environmental and safety audits,…