Senior Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) - Tekni-plex

Position Overview:  The Senior Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) plays a pivotal role in driving a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization. In this role you will be responsible for mentoring and developing 2 direct reports as well indirectly responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of global EHS policies, programs, and goals in collaboration with ESG and Operations leaders globally.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement global policies and programs to foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout the organization.
• Establish an EHS management system framework and programs that empower teams to identify, assess, and control environmental, health, and safety concerns.
• Lead and enhance EHS initiatives, creating standardized programs, procedures, and expectations at all global sites while ensuring compliance with EHS legal requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with company leaders to set and implement global EHS goals and objectives, and provide direction and mentorship to your teams.
• Employ a risk-based approach to EHS, offering tools, training, guidance, and support for teams to navigate EHS challenges effectively.
• Oversee EHS audits for global sites and serve as a bridge between EHS and other business partners and vendors.
• Provide strategic EHS support and analysis for business acquisitions, including risk reviews, insurance, site audits, programs, and procedures, with an emphasis on managing and developing teams.
• Manage and delegate high-impact and complex projects, including the development of strategic training programs and leading teams to achieve EHS objectives.
• Plan and strategize global EHS initiatives, aligning them with regional and global objectives while coaching and managing teams.
• Oversee and support global EHS software systems, ensuring your teams have the necessary resources and guidance.
• Collaborate across business functions when necessary and lead your teams in ensuring compliance for identified issues, violations, and business challenges.
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports for internal and external audiences and empower your teams to meet these requirements.
• Monitor and record site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance, with a focus on team leadership and development.
• Investigate regulatory findings, assess implications, and prepare relevant documents, guiding your teams through these processes.
• Identify local, state, and federal regulatory impacts on operations and manage the process of securing necessary environmental permits and approvals, providing guidance and support to your teams.
• Assist in submitting time-sensitive reports to governmental agencies and ensure your teams are equipped to meet these deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, with a concentration in Industrial Health, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Masters/MBA and relevant professional certification preferred.
• Fifteen years of experience in manufacturing, with a track record of leading, developing, and implementing EHS programs and managing teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (30-40%).
• Proficiency in English is required; bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Areas of expertise include: Sustainability, Net Zero Carbon, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Carbon Neutrality Certification, Water Stewardship, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Management Systems, Waste Recycling Programs, Zero Waste to Landfill, Environmental Compliance, Health and Safety Programs, Incident Management, Behavioral Safety, OSHA, Risk Management