An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director is responsible for directing the strategic approach to managing the environmental impact of an organization on the surrounding area. Responsible for ensuring that the organization has a systematic approach to complying with environmental regulations, such as managing waste or air emissions. Will liaise with directors of other sections of the organization to ensure that strategic goals align with those of the environmental health and safety team.
Manager level opportunity at a global CPG manufacturing company Competitive salary, bonus, benefits and relocation assistance offered About Our Client My client is a global CPG manufacutring company. This position will be based in Eddystone, PA Job Description Designs, builds from scratch, maintains, and leads the implementation of the local safety and environmental management systems. Conducts a full gap assessment to identify missing processes and develops action plans to close those gaps. Leads SHE incident management and drives management of relevant programs and actions relating to documented risks and/or incident follow-up. Conducts SHE meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective and preventive actions, and implement follow-up assessments. Provides site employees, contractors, and visitors with guidance on health and safety and confirms the site complies with company, industry, local, state/provincial, and national guidelines and regulations. Collaborates with management to develop and maintain an Emergency Response Plan and serves as the primary contact for site SHE incident notification, investigation, and case management. Integrates occupational health and safety imperatives with business decision-making and risk management. Advises on engineering and maintenance practices to improve safe systems of work. Drives a positive SHE culture by embedding the 10 Life Saving Principles, leading Gemba safety talks, training teams, and modeling safety-first leadership behaviors. Ensures compliance is regularly audited and performance assessed, using results to drive continuous improvement. Responsible for monitoring and measurement of SHE KPIs and targets (SHE Scorecard). Develops effective follow-up plans, workflow structures, and development plans for the SHE function and the wider workforce. Leads training and coaching initiatives to build a strong safety culture across all levels of the plant. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering in fields such as Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, or related technical areas. 7+ years of strong, hands-on EHS/SHE experience, ideally in manufacturing (required). Knowledge and experience complying with
OSHA 29 CFR
1910, environmental regulations (air, water, waste, stormwater), DOT hazardous materials, Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry safety standards, NFPA dust explosion prevention, and understanding FDA regulations. Experience supporting 24/7 plant operations. Understanding of ISO 14001 and
ISO 45001
standards. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the proven ability to coach people and drive cultural change across all levels of the plant. Demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership. Project Management skills. Experience leading meetings and giving presentations to plant leadership and cross‑functional teams. Understanding of ISO 14001 and
ISO 45001
standards. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is a plus. Internal auditor or ISO auditor qualification is a plus. Experience with Lean/TPM tools and ways of working is a plus What's on Offer Competitive salary ranging from $108,000 to $130,000. Bonus eligibility. 401(k) match. Comprehensive insurance options. Paid time off (PTO). Relocation assistance Interested? Apply today.