Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Position Summary: The Director of EHS for Architectural Metals is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees, protecting the environment, plant protection/security programs, and maintaining compliance with regulations through initiatives and fostering collaboration across multiple sites to support the organization's overall success.

Key Responsibilities: * Enterprise EHS Strategy* Develop and execute a multi-year Metals EHS strategy aligned with business growth, operational excellence, and employee engagement objectives.* Establish long-term EHS priorities, roadmaps, and performance targets across all Metals locations.* Serve as a strategic advisor to the Metals Leadership Team on safety, environmental, security, and occupational health risks and opportunities.* Building One Metals EHS System* Lead the standardization and integration of EHS processes, systems, governance, and performance expectations across all Metals locations.* Identify and implement best practices while reducing unnecessary variation between sites.* Establish common metrics, leading indicators, reporting standards, and accountability mechanisms.* Culture Transformation* Lead the development of a proactive safety culture that moves the organization beyond compliance toward personal ownership, risk recognition, and continuous improvement.* Partner with operational leaders to embed EHS accountability into leadership expectations and performance management processes.* Leadership Team Influence* Partner with Corp EHS, ELT, Directors, and Site Leaders to integrate EHS considerations into business strategy, capital planning, operational decisions, and organizational change initiatives.* Influence decision-making through data, risk assessment, and business case development.* Data, Analytics & Leading Indicators* Develop and leverage EHS analytics, leading indicators, and trend analysis to proactively identify risk and drive business decisions.* Utilize data to prioritize resources, improve performance, and reduce operational risk.* Occupational Health* Partner with Occupational Health to develop strategies related to injury prevention, return-to-work programs, ergonomics, employee wellness, and regulatory compliance.* Capital & Business Planning* Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure EHS considerations are incorporated into capital projects, facility expansions, equipment purchases, and business growth initiatives.* Talent Strategy* Develop and execute a Metals EHS talent strategy, including succession planning, capability development, leadership coaching, and organizational design to support future business needs.* Risk Management & Governance* Establish and maintain an enterprise EHS risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and tracking.* Lead enterprise-wide risk reviews and ensure alignment with corporate risk management processes.* Ensure robust governance, audit readiness, and internal controls across all Metals operations.* Oversee incident investigation standards and ensure root cause discipline and systemic corrective actions.* Regulatory Strategy & External Interface* Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations while proactively monitoring and preparing for emerging regulatory changes.* Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders.* Lead permitting strategies and ensure environmental compliance for existing and new operations.* Incident & Crisis Management* Establish and lead enterprise incident response and crisis management protocols.* Provide leadership during significant incidents, ensuring timely escalation, communication, and recovery.* Drive organizational learning from serious incidents across all sites.* Contractor & Supply Chain EHS* Often a major risk area that gets underemphasized.* Develop and enforce contractor EHS management standards across all Metals locations.* Ensure EHS expectations are embedded within procurement and supply chain processes.* Monitor contractor performance and integrate them into site safety culture.*Experience & Skills

Education: *** Bachelor’s degree in a related field, MBA/Graduate Degree preferred.* Experience:* 15+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment.* Demonstrated experience leading multi-site EHS programs and teams.* Experience developing enterprise-wide EHS strategies and driving organizational change.* Experience influencing executive leadership and operating in a matrixed organization.* Required Skills:* Strategic thinking and enterprise risk management capability* Ability to translate EHS risk into business impact and financial terms* Change management and culture transformation expertise* Executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership decision-making* Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and compliance systems* Incident investigation methodologies* Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive standardization across diverse operations* Contractor and supply chain EHS management expertise* Preferred Skills:* Ability to understand, interpret, and write instructions, procedures, etc.* Must exhibit a professional behavior and attitude, technically and personally, in all aspects of the work environment and always demonstrate respect for all others.* Manage direct reports on the EHS Team and provide guidance to EHS Liaisons at other locations.Work EnvironmentThis position may require travel to various Architectural Metals locations (20%). Regularly works in both office and manufacturing environments, requiring adherence to safety protocols.Our BenefitsWe care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.*

Competitive Benefits: Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)* Incentive Plans* 401(k) with employer contribution and match* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match* Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)* Paid Holidays* Tuition Reimbursement Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Wellness Program* Training and Career Progression Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.