Corporate EHS Director — Compliance, Audits & Leadership

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a strong EHS leader to oversee corporate EHS teams and drive a proactive safety and environmental program across sites.

You will partner with senior EHS leadership to establish policies, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while supporting cost-effective workers’ compensation management. The role emphasizes cross-site collaboration, leadership development, and the deployment of EHS technologies and training to embed a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, safety, health or related field; 10+ years of related experience.
• Minimum 5+ years’ leadership experience including team development and management.
• Ability to make strategic decisions under pressure and lead emergency response.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time depending on initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain compliance with federal and state EHS regulations across locations.
• Develop and implement corporate EHS policy, programs, and training materials.
• Lead audit programs (SIPS, EMS, ISO) and close findings in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate case management for workers' compensation and cost mitigation.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits & ISO

Cority experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related field

Tools

Cority

MS Office

SDS management

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a strong EHS leader to oversee corporate EHS teams and drive a proactive safety and environmental program across sites.

You will partner with senior EHS leadership to establish policies, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while supporting cost-effective workers’ compensation management. The role emphasizes cross-site collaboration, leadership development, and the deployment of EHS technologies and training to embed a culture of