EHS Director - Elevation Labs

About Us

What do we consider our greatest asset? Our passionate team members

With a vision of creating quality skincare and cosmetic products for the most popular brands in the world, our founders established a company based on the principle of "no surprises." Since 1995, this vision has guided our growth, and we have developed into an organization that pushes the boundaries of formulating and manufacturing. With over 400 full-time employees, we continue to build a highly-engaged team that produces quality products for our customers. We are especially focused on collaboration and continuous improvement; we work together to learn from where we have been and to make where we are going even better.

Elevation Labs is proud to offer employees a competitive benefits package including: paid time off, paid holidays, maternity leave, 401k with company match, bonuses, health insurance with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dental and vision plans, life, A&D, short term and long term disability insurance plans and a company-paid employee assistance program (EAP).

Our Mission and Culture

Phenomenal Customer Experiences every day, through highly Engaged and Empowered Colleagues, while impacting our Community in a progressive way.

We believe that the best way to deliver phenomenal customer experiences is to create an environment where our employees feel appreciated and supported. We work to build trust through regular all-hands meetings and approachable leadership. We encourage meaningful relationships and thoughtful interactions between team members at all levels of our organization: our line leads value active engagement on the production floor, and our management team is committed to supporting employee growth and career development. As one of the largest companies in the area, we offer countless ways for you to follow your passion and grow your career.

Aside from our company culture, we are committed to making a positive impact within the larger Denver community. Throughout the year our employees host STEM Exposure events at local elementary and middle schools, and we also actively support multiple charities, including the local branches Toys for Tots.

Our Values

Act With Integrity We uphold the highest standard of integrity in all that we do. We honor our commitments and are transparent and honest with our customers, colleagues and communities.

Take Ownership We act with discipline and rigor. We hold ourselves accountable to follow the highest standards and deliver our commitments on time.

Seek Innovative Solutions We challenge the status quo and seek out innovative ways to improve all that we do, from product formulation to production efficiencies and cultural advancements.

Show Care and Respect We deeply care about the health, happiness and safety of our colleagues and communities. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Work And Win Together We believe that success depends on collaboration and teamwork. We work tirelessly with our partners, both internal and external, to deliver Phenomenal Experiences Every Day.

Job Summary: The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Director at Elevation Labs is responsible for ensuring the organization's full compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role includes overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of EHS policies, ensuring that all manuals and procedures are consistently updated to reflect any changes in laws and regulations. The EHS Director plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and maintain the company's EHS Management SharePoint Software to ensure effective management of all EHS-related activities and documentation.
2. Oversee the submission, acquisition, and renewal of permits, licenses, and authorizations necessary for compliance with regulatory requirements across all manufacturing and operational sites.
3. Manage the safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including coordination of environmental remediation efforts when required.
4. Ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting to meet local, state, and federal EHS regulatory requirements.
5. Lead the management of the company's health program, ensuring that all necessary protective measures are in place to maintain employee exposure levels below defined limits.
6. Establish and maintain comprehensive safety policies and procedures in compliance with relevant regulations. Provide employees with necessary safety equipment, develop and monitor safety indicators, and manage the OSHA 300 log, ensuring accurate posting and filing.
7. Oversee the Company's security and incident investigation systems. Conduct incident reviews using security camera system. Send out incident investigation reports and recommendations to the leadership team.
8. Promote a culture of risk awareness by training and sensitizing all employees to safe work practices and regulations. Lead the company's Safety Committee to enhance overall safety efforts.
9. Serve as the company's Product Steward, responsible for assisting in the development of finished goods Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
10. Oversee the company's pest control program.
11. Manage worker's compensation claims in partnership with Human Resources.
12. Oversee the submission of environmental, social, and governance activities and audits.
13. Maintain proactive working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies. Coordinate inspections, promptly address potential deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide environmental, health, and safety recommendations to Elevation Labs engineers on capital expenditure projects.
2. Provide environmental, health, and safety recommendations to Elevation Labs Chief Operations Officer (COO) on acquisition files.

Elevation Labs provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Elevation Labs complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The essential duties listed are representative of the major duties required of this job; ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required. Elevation Labs may make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

This job description is not designed or intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• High level of ownership and contribution
• Interpret, apply, and comply with government regulations
• Analytical skills and accuracy in data recording

• Problem-solving and process-oriented

• Sets an environment of continuous improvement to ensure maximum results
• Balances immediate and long-term priorities
• Able to motivate and guide employees / show empathy while being strict
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient computer skills

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Environmental Sciences or equivalent professional experience
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the cosmetics, pharmaceutic, food or chemical industry
• Have obtained or is in the process of obtaining an Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Frequently reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

The physical demands identified above are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing setting with moving machinery
• Regularly required to work in areas where chemical materials are encountered
• Regularly required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• May involve exposure to shop environment including variable noise levels
• Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety
• Travel up to 20%

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, we are disclosing the compensation range for roles that will be, or could be, performed in Colorado. Compensation for similar positions located outside of Colorado may differ.

If performed in Colorado, the base salary for this position generally ranges between $140,000 - $160,000, with an opportunity for an annual discretionary bonus dependent upon individual and company performance versus goals. This salary range may vary based on relevant factors including but not limited to experience, education, performance, scope of responsibilities, location and other considerations permitted by law.