Director, HSEQ

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Leadership: Develop and implement best‑in‑class safety programs to ensure a zero‑incident workplace, embedding safety as a core value throughout the organization.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, FDA (if applicable), and other federal, state, and local regulations governing chemical manufacturing and distribution.
• Security Oversight: Lead security initiatives, including site security, product stewardship, and supply chain security, in compliance with CFATS and other industry regulations.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control and assurance programs, ensuring product consistency, customer satisfaction, and adherence to ISO 9001 or other relevant certifications.
• Environmental Responsibility: Drive sustainability and environmental compliance programs, ensuring adherence to all environmental regulations and company sustainability goals.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks related to HSSQ, including process safety management (PSM), hazardous materials handling, and emergency response planning.
• Training & Development: Lead employee training initiatives to enhance awareness and compliance with safety, security, and quality procedures.
• Incident Management: Establish incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with operations, R&D, supply chain, and regulatory teams to integrate HSSQ into business strategy and decision‑making.
• Leadership & Culture: Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in health, safety, security, and quality.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in an HSSQ leadership role within the chemical or manufacturing industry.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DHS, PSM, CFATS, and ISO 9001/14001 regulations and best practices.
• Proven track record of improving safety performance and regulatory compliance in a high‑risk environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Experience leading audits, incident investigations, and risk management programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) are a plus.

Note:

This role has no direct reports.

Will need frequent travel to plants in AL, GA, OK and MS. May live along the Gulf Coast, but if in Houston the role is onsite, unless traveling.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance