Senior Industrial EHS Programs & Sustainability Lead

Lead with Purpose

Step into a senior role that blends compliance expertise with culture-building. As our Senior Industrial EHS Programs & Sustainability Lead, you will drive continuous improvement in safety performance, reduce operational risks, and embed environmental stewardship throughout the facility—while meeting all federal, state, local, and corporate EHS obligations.

Team Scope: This position includes direct reports.

What You’ll Do

• Develop facility-wide EHS programs and procedures aligned to site objectives and targets.
• Elevate safety culture through engaging training and day-to-day leadership.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and CAPA execution.
• Perform risk assessments and JHAs; advance ergonomics and machine/process safety.
• Maintain full EHS regulatory compliance, including environmental requirements.
• Run environmental programs across waste, air, water, and chemicals; advance sustainability under the Clean Air Act, RCRA, and TCEQ oversight.
• Champion energy management and usage reduction; accelerate waste minimization.
• Administer management systems as required to sustain performance.
• Coordinate and deliver all EHS training for the site.
• Close findings and manage corrective actions from Corporate EHS audits.
• Act as the onsite liaison to Corporate EHS: under Corporate direction manage EPA actions (NOVs, cleanups, complaints) and OSHA actions (inspections, letters of noncompliance, informal conferences).
• Own timely, accurate EHS reporting and documentation.
• Oversee audits, inspections, permits, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Ensure strict alignment with Corporate EHS Policy and Directives.
• Support customer-driven EHS needs, including IMDS submissions.
• Build and track EHS metrics, plans, and goals that highlight progress and gaps.
• Train and mentor new facility EHS Coordinators.
• Represent the site at EHS conferences or country council meetings.
• Lead the site climate improvement program and coordinate all waste streams (recycling, chemical, solid, etc.).
• Integrate EHS practices with Lean, HR, and Supply Chain to amplify impact.

How You’ll Succeed

• Partner with operations, maintenance, leadership, and frontline employees to identify hazards and implement effective controls.
• Promote a proactive, learning-oriented safety culture across the facility.
• Maintain meticulous documentation that underpins regulatory reporting and sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (EHS preferred); an Associate’s with extensive experience, certificate programs, seminars, and CEUs may be considered.
• 5+ years of applicable experience with required exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Strong command of EHS regulations and Federal/State environmental rules.
• Experience with ergonomics and behavior-based safety is advantageous.
• Skilled in policy writing and program rollout.
• Independent, creative problem-solver who balances safety, environment, and production needs.
• Excellent communicator and presenter; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to plan, implement, and sustain EHS programs collaboratively with all levels—from leadership to shop floor associates.