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Job Description
Harmon, Inc. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (
NASDAQ:
APOG), founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.3 billion. It provides distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. Brands in the Apogee family are Alumicor, EFCO, Harmon, Linetec, Tru Vue, Tubelite, Viracon, and Wausau. www.apog.com Architectural Services (Harmon) is a segment within Apogee which is a leading glass and glazing subcontractor, serving customers across the U.S. We bring together technical capability, project management skills, and field installation services to manage our clients' building façade projects. Position Summary The Harmon Environmental Health & Safety Director is responsible for providing segment-wide leadership, strategy, governance, and accountability for safety, health, and environmental compliance across manufacturing facilities, field installation operations, and operational support groups. In partnership with Harmon operations and manufacturing leadership, this role drives a proactive, world-class safety culture that protects employees, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports operational excellence across all areas of the business, including curtainwall fabrication and field installation. Key Responsibilities Harmon EHS Strategy Develop and lead the Harmon safety vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligned with business objectives Establish annual safety goals, KPIs, and leading and lagging indicators Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including behavior-based safety programs Lead enterprise risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies across manufacturing and field environments Integrate design-for-safety principles into engineering, fabrication, and installation processes Governance and Compliance Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations across all locations and job sites Develop, implement, and maintain corporate safety policies, standards, and procedures Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes Lead enterprise audit and inspection programs across manufacturing sites and field operations Maintain compliance programs Establish and oversee plant protection and site safety/security programs Leadership and Culture Drive leadership accountability and ownership of safety performance at all levels Foster a proactive safety culture focused on hazard recognition, prevention, and employee engagement Work with Territory regional superintendents, foster, support, train, to build a world class safety program on our jobsites. Engage as needed with General Contractor Safety leaders to build peer-to-peer relationships on jobsites, for an engaging safety program that works for both Harmon and the GC. Develop Safety leaders Review current org structure with Safety Reps and provide better or updated role clarity for that position Lead enterprise safety communications, engagement strategies, and cultural transformation initiatives Segment Oversight Review and evaluate safety performance across manufacturing facilities and field projects Analyze trends, leading indicators, and incident data to reduce risk and prevent injuries Standardize safety reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics Escalate significant risks and incidents to executive leadership Benchmark and implement industry best practices to continuously improve safety performance Training and Development Establish enterprise-wide safety training standards for plant, operations Project Managers and field employees Ensure comprehensive onboarding safety programs for all new hires and Harmon Hired subcontractors Oversee task-specific training Develop leadership safety competency programs and ongoing training requirements Other Responsibilities Provide leadership for budget development to support EHS business objectives. Conduct audits, inspections, and hazard assessments across all locations Support environmental and sustainability initiatives Provide leadership across multiple sites and ensure consistency of EHS systems
Experience & Skills Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field, MBA/Graduate Degree preferred. Preferred
OSHA 500/502
Training Experience:
10+ years of construction or manufacturing experience required with a large matrixed company environment 7+ years in EHS 7+ years of management experience including training and development
Required Skills:
Excellent communication skills Strong negotiation skills Excellent leadership and management skills Extensive industry knowledge Strong cross-functional collaboration and effective business partnering capabilities. Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical, problem solving, planning, and organizational skills. Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in EHS to continuously improve the organization's EHS programs The salary range for this position is $165,000-$200,000 + annual bonus opportunity. #LI-AB1 Our Benefits We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team. Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) Incentive Plans 401(k) with employer contribution and match Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Training and Career Progression Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer. By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company. For over 70 years it is a name that has inspired and driven us to achieve a higher level of excellence in all we do. We are not satisfied with the status quo. We aim higher, think bigger, and endeavor to create even more value for every Apogee stakeholder. We strive to create peak value. Apogee is a leader in architectural products and services. Our glass and aluminum window, storefront and curtainwall systems make buildings look great, reduce energy consumption, and protect occupants and property. Our highly skilled team designs glass and metal building façades, completes massive orders for skyscrapers on time, and manages complex window, curtainwall and storefront installation projects. We are also a leader in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed. Our Tru Vue business provides high-performance glass and acrylic products for the custom framing, fine art, and technical glass markets. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and our brands are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.