
EHS Director
Job Description
A leading industrial distributor and retailer is looking to appoint an EHS Director to lead the EHS program out of their office in Charlotte, NC. The Director will be tasked with influencing a healthy safety culture, requiring the ability to engage key stakeholders at various levels of the business. The Director will hold a highly visible role within the organization and is responsible for overseeing organizational compliance with local, state and federal EH&S regulations. This role will encompass 30% travel with responsibilities in the southeastern U.S.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE/HYBRID ROLE. MUST BE BASED FROM CHARLOTTE, NC.
Responsibilities
The Role:
- Developing, strategizing and implementing a long-term plan for the EHS function
- Driving a culture of safety across the business to reduce injuries and accidents
- Promoting continuous improvement efforts in the EHS function, integrating tactical and strategic EHS planning
- Evaluate, develop and implement safety programs from the ground-up, tailored towards the needs of each business unit
- Ensure compliance with necessary regulators, including OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and DOT
Job Requirements
The Candidate:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, IH, Environmental Science, or a related technical field preferred
- Must have 10+ years’ EHS leadership experience within an industrial or engineering environment
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly throughout all levels of an organization
- High energy, drive and persistence required