Senior Director, EHS&S

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The Senior Director, Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) is a strategic business partner responsible for leading and supporting safety, health, environmental compliance, and security across business divisions. This role ensures that EHS&S programs align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices to create a safe, secure, and compliant work environment.

This leader collaborates with divisional leadership, site managers, and cross-functional teams to embed a strong safety culture, drive risk mitigation strategies, and enhance operational resilience.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

EHS&S Strategy & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary EHS&S business partner for divisional leaders, providing expert guidance on safety and security initiatives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive EHS&S programs, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and industry regulations.
• Use data analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess risks, track compliance, and drive continuous improvement

Safety Culture & Risk Mitigation

• Champion a culture of safety-first, ensuring employees and leaders are committed to workplace safety and compliance.
• Identify operational risks, hazards, and vulnerabilities, implementing proactive risk management strategies.
• Lead the development of safety training programs, incident response plans, and emergency preparedness protocols.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, conducting regular audits and assessments.
• Partner with site leaders to implement environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, energy conservation, and emissions management.
• Maintain policies and procedures that align with regulatory agencies and other safety/environmental standards.

Security & Crisis Management

• Oversee security programs, physical site protection, and emergency response planning to mitigate security threats.
• Develop and implement business continuity and crisis response plans, ensuring operational resilience in emergencies.
• Partner with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and industry groups to stay ahead of emerging security risks.

Training, Development & Employee Engagement

• Design and lead EHS&S training programs for employees, supervisors, and executives to enhance safety awareness and regulatory knowledge.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to divisional leaders, ensuring they effectively manage safety and security responsibilities.
• Foster engagement through safety committees, leadership workshops, and employee-driven safety initiatives.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in EHS&S leadership, including business partnership roles.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and industry‑specific safety regulations.
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency response.
• Proven ability to develop and implement EHS&S programs that align with business objectives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar certification.
• Experience with DOT, OSHA or other regulatory audits.
• Background in security operations, crisis management, or business continuity planning.

Morality & Integrity

• Maintains confidence when dealing with sensitive and confidential information and understands what/when to share or elevate situations.
• Frequently demonstrates respect and appreciation for their team members. Communicates expectations on company policies and code of conduct broadly to employees with relevant examples of good and bad behaviors.
• Is able to answer moderately complex questions about the information.
• Enforces adherence to expectations.
• Communicates transparently and honestly all facts,…