Associate Director Environmental Health & Safety Job Milton area,Vermont USA,Quality Assurance

Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Responsibilities:

Develop and execute enterprise and site-level EHS strategies aligned with business objectives.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS management systems.
Establish EHS performance metrics, dashboards, and accountability programs.
Champion a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and employee engagement.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on EHS risks, trends, and mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations/standards (FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, state/local regulations; ISO 14001/45001 principles where applicable).
Lead regulatory inspections, manage agency interactions, and respond to findings.
Monitor regulatory changes and implement compliance strategies.
Assess EHS implications of manufacturing changes, expansions, and new product introductions.
Lead risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and process safety evaluations.
Drive corrective/preventive actions from incidents, audits, inspections, and near misses.
Conduct root-cause investigations and ensure sustained closure.
Oversee emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning.
Manage environmental compliance, permits, reporting, and sustainability initiatives; reduce waste/emissions/water.
Ensure hazardous materials and waste streams are properly managed.
Integrate EHS into manufacturing; support capital projects/facility expansions via EHS design reviews and risk assessments.
Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar); ensure contractor/third-party EHS compliance.
Lead, develop, and mentor EHS professionals across one or more sites; support coaching, training, succession, and performance management.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in EHS/Occupational Safety/Environmental Science/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene or related.
10+ years progressive EHS leadership in regulated manufacturing.
5+ years leadership managing EHS programs and personnel.
Experience in infant formula, pharmaceutical, food, or nutritional products manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of FDA-regulated manufacturing (GMP), and OSHA/EPA/environmental regulations.
Experience leading regulatory inspections and agency interactions.
Proven ability to influence all organizational levels and drive culture change.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in relevant field.
CSP or CIH.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Experience with global EHS management systems.
Experience supporting infant formula manufacturing under FDA and food safety regulations.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation, benefits for you and your family, and career development opportunities.

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