QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Director of Environmental Health and Safety must hold a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, logistics, or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in EHS and Quality from food packaging industry.
• Must have at least 3+ years of executive leadership experience in a director level.
• Must have Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• A PMP certification is highly desired
• The Director of Environmental Health and Safety must have strong background in manufacturing operations, including production, quality, safety and logistics.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, GMP, SQF, and EHS compliance standards.
• The Director of Environmental Health and Safety must have experience developing company-wide safety protocols and SOPs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and statistical/data analysis software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence cross-functional teams.
• Must be willing to travel 50%+ to support multiple facilities.

• The Director of Environmental Health and Safety will lead company-wide Safety, Quality, and Compliance initiatives across all facilities.
• Oversee the Quality Management System and ensure adherence to OSHA, GMP, SQF, and SOP standards.
• Develop and enforce safety programs to maintain an injury-free work environment.
• The Director of Environmental Health and Safety will drive resolution of customer complaints, vendor issues, and quality/safety incidents through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Analyze safety and quality data to identify trends and implement improvements.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality through training, communication, and leadership.
• Align compliance with strategic business objectives in partnership with plant and corporate leadership.
• The Director of Environmental Health and Safety will conduct inspections, lead safety meetings, and deliver ongoing training.
• Manage incident investigations, documentation, and regulatory reporting.
• Support new hire safety orientation and recommend safety equipment and systems.
• Identify cost-saving and product improvement opportunities without compromising compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving safety and environmental regulations.