Environmental Health and Safety Director at Russell Landscape Group Inc

Sugar Hill, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

EHS Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Audits, OSHA Regulations, Field Leadership, Safety Training, Data Analysis, Performance Metrics, Strategic Planning, Multi-site Management, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Accountability

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

Description The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is the owner of all safety strategy, compliance, and execution across the organization. This role is responsible for architecting and operationalizing a best-in-class safety culture that minimizes risk, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives measurable performance outcomes. The EHS Director will operate as a strategic business partner to operations, field leadership, and Branch Safety Leaders—ensuring safety is embedded into every layer of the organization. This role requires a hands-on, field-oriented leader with a strong bias for action, continuous improvement, and accountability. Key Responsibilities: Safety Strategy & Execution · Own and lead the company-wide EHS strategy, aligning safety initiatives with organizational growth objectives. · Build and scale a proactive safety culture that shifts the organization from reactive compliance to predictive risk management. · Establish and track KPIs (TRIR, DART, incident frequency/severity, near-miss reporting) with clear accountability frameworks. · Drive standardization of safety policies, procedures, and best practices across all regions and branches. Compliance & Risk Management · Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations (OSHA and multi-state requirements). · Lead all incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning. · Oversee audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions; serve as the primary point of contact for safety-related inquiries. · Mitigate organizational risk through data-driven safety programs and continuous monitoring. Field Partnership & Leadership · Partner directly with Branch Safety Leaders to drive consistent execution of safety programs in the field. · Conduct routine site visits, safety audits, and field observations to ensure standards are being met. · Hold field leadership accountable for safety performance, coaching where needed and escalating when necessary. · Build scalable safety training programs tailored to field operations and workforce dynamics. Training & Development · Develop and deploy enterprise-wide safety training programs, including leadership development for safety accountability. · Lead safety communications, campaigns, and engagement initiatives to reinforce a culture of ownership. · Ensure all employees understand expectations, risks, and their role in maintaining a safe work environment. Travel Requirements This role requires significant travel (50–70%) to branch locations and job sites to ensure consistent field execution and leadership presence. Qualifications & Competencies: 8–12+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, preferably in multi-site or field-based environments. Proven track record of building and scaling safety programs across geographically dispersed teams. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and multi-state compliance requirements. Experience partnering with HR and operations leadership in a matrixed organization. Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHST). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel; experience with dashboards/analytics tools preferred) Valid state driver’s license; ability to pass DOT requirements. #ZR

Responsibilities

The EHS Director is responsible for architecting and executing a company-wide safety strategy to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize organizational risk. This role involves partnering with field leadership to drive safety performance, conducting site audits, and leading incident investigations.