Director, Environmental, Health, & Safety

Rockline, a family-owned company recognized as a leader in manufacturing wet wipes and coffee filters, is committed to our core values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

With multiple manufacturing facilities and a strong reputation in the industry, we are seeking our first Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) to lead a transformative journey in shaping our global EH&S strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and implement enterprise-wide safety and sustainability programs, ensuring compliance and driving a consistent EH&S culture across all our locations.

Join a company where your impact will contribute to the safety, well-being, and future of our associates and operations.

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.

This position can be based in Sheboygan, WI; Springdale, AR; or Morristown, TN.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES : As Rockline's first Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S), you will have the chance to :

• Set the overall corporate EH&S vision and develop and execute an enterprise-wide EH&S strategy that shapes the future of safety and sustainability across global operations.
• Lead the global EH&S team (including site EH&S Managers) by establishing, sharing, and implementing best practices across all manufacturing facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance EH&S performance, ensuring excellence and consistent practices at all sites.
• Evaluate and recommend security improvements at operating sites, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.
• Oversee internal and external EH&S audits and inspections by collaborating with site managers, customers, third parties, and regulatory bodies to ensure documentation and corrective action.
• Provide expertise and guidance on internal EH&S matters, including evaluating capital investments from an EH&S perspective.
• Develop and implement standardized EH&S policies, procedures, and training programs across the organization to build a consistent EH&S culture.
• Proactively lead risk control activities and ensure full compliance with guidelines and recommendations, acting as the primary contact with the insurance carrier.
• Be the primary contact for regulatory permits and reporting (EPA, DNR, OSHA, air emissions, wastewater, etc.) and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

This position is designated as a Safety-Sensitive position (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree. Environmental, Health, and Safety Professional certification preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Safety Engineer, Environmental Engineer).
• Manufacturing experience, experience with environmental and safety reporting, 5 years' experience as a site EH&S Manager or equivalent.
• Ability to travel up to 60%.
• Proven experience leading environmental programs in manufacturing, industrial, or similar sectors, with a focus on managing air emissions, hazardous materials, water quality, waste management, and energy use.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (EPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, etc.

and experience ensuring compliance.

• Experience working with regulatory agencies such as OSHA, EPA, and local environmental protection organizations.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability initiatives and environmental impact reduction strategies, including energy conservation, waste reduction, and carbon footprint management.
• Strong risk management experience, including assessing, mitigating, and managing environmental risks alongside health and safety risks.
• Strong computer skills - MS Office Suite / Office 365, Oracle Agile PLM, JD Edwards ERP, MS Power BI, Infor EAM, various web-based software and services, including state and federal reporting sites (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Knowledge of various monitoring / measurement devices used in both environmental and health / safety.

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