Senior Director of EHS & Sustainability

Senior Director of EHS & Sustainability

Preferred Locations: Portsmouth, NH | Plymouth, MN | Salt Lake City, UT

Are you a strategic EHS leader with a passion for sustainability and a proven track record of building high-impact programs across global operations? We're looking for a Senior Director of Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that ensure compliance, drive cultural change, and embed environmental stewardship into every corner of our business.

As the Senior Director of EHS & Sustainability, you will play a critical leadership role overseeing the development, implementation, and advancement of comprehensive EHS and sustainability strategies across our global manufacturing and distribution sites. You will lead a global team of EHS professionals, work cross-functionally with senior leadership, and champion programs that reduce risk, support operational excellence, and drive measurable impact.

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  Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a forward-thinking global EHS and Sustainability strategy that ensures compliance and aligns with organizational goals.

  
  
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  Team Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing, multi-regional team of EHS and Sustainability professionals; promote consistent standards and career growth.

  
  
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  Risk Mitigation: Conduct enterprise risk assessments and implement proactive solutions to manage EHS, sustainability, and security risks.

  
  
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  Sustainability Leadership: Build and expand programs around sustainability performance, ESG reporting, and environmental impact reduction.

  
  
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  Incident Management: Oversee investigations, drive root cause analysis, and lead implementation of corrective actions.

  
  
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  Training & Engagement: Design and deploy effective EHS training programs to instill a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

  
  
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  Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Legal, R&D, Supply Chain, and HR to embed EHS and sustainability into decision-making and business practices.

  
  
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  Performance Tracking: Monitor, analyze, and report on key EHS and sustainability metrics; ensure accurate and timely communication to leadership and regulatory bodies.

  
  
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  Regulatory & Audit Readiness: Ensure compliance with evolving EHS regulations and maintain readiness for internal and external audits.

  
  
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  External Engagement: Represent the organization in interactions with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and key sustainability stakeholders.

  
  

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  Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.

  
  
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  10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing and distribution environments.

  
  
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  Deep knowledge of U.S. and international EHS regulations, ISO and OSHA standards, and sustainability reporting frameworks.

  
  
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  Proven ability to lead and inspire diverse, global teams.

  
  
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  Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to influence across functions and regions.

  
  
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  A track record of building and scaling sustainable practices within complex organizations.

  
  
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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with EHS management systems a plus.

  
  

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With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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