Director of Environmental Health, Safety, & Security Operations

Key Responsibilities: 1. Enterprise Safety Strategy & CultureDevelop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy aligned with business growth and operational goalsLead transformation to a behavior-based safety culture (focus on unsafe actions vs. only conditions) Establish leading and lagging safety indicators, drive accountability at all levelsServe as executive sponsor for safety culture initiatives across all facilities2. Regulatory Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with all OSHA, DOT, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirementsServe as primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditorsLead enterprise risk assessments and mitigation planningStandardize safety policies, procedures, and audit processes across sitesOversee incident investigation processes with emphasis on root cause and behavioral driversAnalyze trends and deploy corrective and preventive actionsImplement data-driven safety reporting dashboards and KPIsPartner with HR and WC leadership on injury management and claim reduction strategies4. Safety Operations & Field ExecutionLead and develop a multi-site safety team (Plant Safety, Transportation Safety, Specialists) Ensure consistent execution of safety programs across all facilities and TransportationConduct regular site visits, audits, and leadership safety reviewsAlign safety practices with production realities (24/7 operations) Partner with T&OD (Training & Leadership Development) to embed safety into onboarding and leadership trainingDevelop supervisor capability in hazard recognition, coaching, and accountabilityEnsure all required certifications and safety training programs are maintained and effective6. Cross-Functional IntegrationPartner with: Operations (primary alignment in new structure)HR (LOA/WC, HRBP team) for injury management and complianceTotal Rewards on cost containment (claims, insurance impact) Support enterprise initiatives such as automation, new facility design, and process changesLeadership & Team StructureDirect oversight: Sr. Safety ManagerSafety Manager, TransportationSafety Specialist(s) Responsible for building scalable structure as organization growsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental Health, or related field8–12+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience (multi-site manufacturing preferred) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly preferredExperience in food manufacturing/poultry or similar high-risk environments preferredDemonstrated success driving culture change and incident reductionStrategic leadership with operational credibilityInfluencing and change-managementRegulatory expertiseExecutive communication and stakeholder alignmentWhy You’ll Love Working HereYou’ll be part of a values-driven organization guided byTRUST :Tr ansparency, R evolutionary thinking, U ncompromising standards, S ervice, andT eamworkYou’ll work alongside people who care deeply about quality, integrity, and doing meaningful workYou’ll enjoy exceptional benefits designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term successYou’ll see the direct impact of your work in a real, hands-on manufacturing environment