EHS Director

EHS Director

Position Overview

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs across a manufacturing operation. Responsible for developing and implementing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risks, and fostering a strong culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all environmental, health, and safety functions, programs, and initiatives.

• Develop and implement EHS strategies, policies, and procedures to promote a safe and compliant working environment.

• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry standards.

• Oversee workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.

• Monitor EHS performance through KPIs, audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead accident prevention, hazard identification, and workplace risk reduction programs.

• Manage environmental compliance, waste management, sustainability initiatives, and pollution prevention.

• Develop and deliver employee safety training and leadership development programs.

• Oversee emergency response procedures, business continuity planning, and workplace safety protocols.

• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and senior leadership to embed safety into daily operations.

• Manage EHS budgets, resources, and external partnerships.

• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, ensuring root causes are identified and preventative measures implemented.

• Promote employee engagement and accountability, establishing safety as a core organisational priority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline preferred.

• 10+ years of leadership experience in Environmental, Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of workplace safety legislation, environmental regulations, and risk management practices.

• Experience with EHS management systems, regulatory audits, incident investigations, and compliance programs.

• Professional EHS certifications such as NEBOSH, CSP, or equivalent preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and influence teams at all organisational levels.

• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic leadership skills.

• Experience managing budgets, resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Flexibility to support operational requirements outside standard working hours.