Director, EHS

Description

• Ensures compliance with safety programs such as Lockout Tagout, fall protection, fire prevention, emergency procedures, and evacuation procedures.
• Coordinates with outside parties, vendors, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable EHS requirements such as OSHA, EPA, state, and local government bodies.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by VP, EHS or Company management.
• Manages and is accountable for implementation and effectiveness of each site health & safety committee, and daily, weekly, and monthly reporting obligations across the platform.
• Drives safe practices in alignment with company expectations, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Serves as a Manager to multiple EHS Technicians and EHS Managers at Watts locations. Drives performance and career development.
• Leading day to day EHS related operations at the Blauvelt, NY, Fort Myers, FL, Fort Worth, TX, Escondido, CA, Lenexa, KS and Centennial, CO locations.
• Plans and executes company-wide training activities related to EHS across the organization.
• Supports sustainability planning and execution.
• Acts as safety representative that directly coordinates with the Corporate VP of EHS to drive standardization.
• Manages compliance reporting for EHS related programs.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Drives root cause analysis of EHS issues and communicates with leadership.
• Facilitates EHS related continuous improvements.
• Works with the Corporate VP of EHS and platform leadership to develop and implement KPI’s for success.

Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Direct experience in an EHS management system.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodology.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
• Experience with ISO14001 and/or ISO45001 desirable.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including urinalysis and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills in a matrix environment.
• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in EHS integration for newly acquired organizations desirable.
• Travel Requirements: 30% - Domestic
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• 10+ years’ experience in EHS management in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to define a vision and strategy for the EHS function, including Sustainability.

Benefits

• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance