The Director of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) provides enterprise-wide leadership for environmental compliance, occupational health, workplace safety, and workers' compensation programs. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and state-level regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement. The Director partners with executives, operations, HR, and engineering leaders to integrate EHS into daily operations and long-term strategy. The ideal candidate would be within commuting distance of our Temple, TX or Sharon, PA corporate office.
Leadership & Strategy
- D evelop and execute an enterprise-wide EHS strategy aligned with business priorities and compliance obligations.
- S erve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on EHS performance, risks, and opportunities.
- L ead and develop EHS teams across multiple sites; ensure accountability and consistency.
- C hampion a culture of safety ownership, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Environmental Compliance
E nsure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental laws, including PCB oil testing, handling, and disposal.O versee permitting, hazardous waste management, emissions, and recycling programs tied to surplus and repair equipment.D irect environmental audits, inspections, and corrective actions.Health & Safety
S tandardize and oversee safety programs across all facilities in compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards.L ead investigations of incidents and near misses; implement corrective and preventive measures.E nsure robust safety training programs (PPE, hazard communication, emergency response, etc.).O versee occupational health initiatives, including ergonomics, exposure monitoring, and industrial hygiene.Workers' Compensation & Risk Management
D irect the company's workers' compensation program, including claims management, return-to-work strategies, and insurance coordination.P artner with HR, legal, and insurance providers to reduce liabilities and costs.C onduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits; use KPIs and data to anticipate and prevent issues .Regulatory Affairs & Reporting
M aintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and applicable state / local regulations.S erve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, auditors, and insurers.O versee all reporting obligations, including OSHA logs, environmental disclosures, and sustainability metrics.B achelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Engineering; Master's preferred.1 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership in industrial or manufacturing environments.M ulti-site or corporate-level EHS program leadership experience strongly preferred.E xperience managing workers' compensation programs required.C SP, CIH, CHMM, ISO 14001 / 45001 Lead Auditor (preferred)E xpert knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NFPA standards.S trong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.E xecutive-level communication and influence across all levels of an organization.A nalytical and data-driven, with ability to translate insights into action.