Director Environment Health Safety

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Director of Global EHSS | On-Site – Omaha area, NE | Direct Hire

What Matters Most

• Executive-level opportunity with global leadership scope
• Direct Hire opportunity with long-term career growth
• Work for an industry leader in innovation, sustainability, and operations excellence

Job Description

This role will lead the strategy, execution, and culture-building efforts for Environmental Health Safety & Sustainability across a multinational manufacturing network. Working closely with senior leadership, this position sets the direction for risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, and global program consistency. This role requires relocation to the Omaha area, with a strong presence at key sites and close collaboration with diverse teams worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a global strategy for EH&S aligned with corporate goals and sustainability metrics
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to address compliance concerns and ensure risk mitigation plans are executed
• Drive cultural transformation initiatives, empowering teams to identify and solve EH&S challenges at every level
• Spearhead training development and implementation, including safety systems, procedures, and site-specific programming
• Monitor and interpret environmental regulations, overseeing audits, permitting, and corrective action planning
• Oversee deployment of EH&S technology systems and analytics to enable data-driven decision-making
• Support acquisition due diligence and integration from an environmental risk and compliance standpoint
• Provide thought leadership and coaching to global EH&S staff, ensuring consistent practices and professional growth
• Coordinate internal and external reporting, and ensure timely submissions and clear communication

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a safety, engineering, or environmental discipline
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing environments, with a focus on safety and environmental leadership
• Minimum 5 years managing environmental compliance and sustainability programs
• Ability to travel both within the U.S. and internationally—estimated at 25–40%
• Demonstrated success in building high-performing EH&S teams and embedding a proactive safety culture

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training

Your New Organization

Join a global manufacturing powerhouse known for innovation, performance, and commitment to sustainability. With a decades-long track record and operations spanning multiple continents, this company values forward-thinking leaders who foster safety, operational excellence, and responsible growth.

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base pay range for this position excludes benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Strategy/Planning and Manufacturing
• Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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