Director Environment Health Safety

Judge Direct Placement; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an EHS Director in the Cincinnati, OH area. The ideal candidate will administer all EHS programs and ensure compliance with safety regulations and legislative requirements. Key responsibilities include assessing risk, developing safety policies, and training staff on EHS protocols. Candidates should hold a BS degree in a related field and have extensive management experience alongside compliance knowledge. This position offers the opportunity to drive organizational safety standards and practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience required.
• 8+ years of management experience preferred.
• A Certified Safety Professional is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS safety codes and regulations.
• Assess risk potential across the organization.
• Develop internal EHS policies and procedures.

Skills

Compliance with safety codes

Risk assessment

Policy development

Training design

Emergency response

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Health & Safety

Job description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a degreed EHS Director in Cincinnati, OH area! The candidate will administer all EHS programs and ensure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local legislation and EHS safety codes
• Asses risk potential across the organization and ensure proper signage, guarding and protection measures are in place
• Develop internal policies and procedures
• Involved with all regulatory agencies and internal staff regarding inspections, audits, incident reports, responses, and corrective actions (e.g., OSHA, EPA, USDA, DOT, INS, CDC, etc.)
• Assist with the Process Safety Management program, including a three year audit
• Establish protocols, oversee & conduct accident investigation as well as reoccurring prevention programs & procedures
• Manage & track all safety violations and maintain necessary records
• Participate and direct Safety Committees
• Design safety & compliance training for all employees
• Monitor all current information on regulations and requirements
• Direct industrial hygiene, occupational, and general safety programs
• Work with insurance broker for annual audits conducted by the underwriter
• Work with the HR team on audits
• Work with vendors for annual inspections
• Responding and assisting in all emergency situations
• Keep up to date safety methods and procedures

Requirements

• BS degree (Engineering, Environmental Science, or Health & Safety)
• 7+ years related experience
• 8+ years management experience
• A Certified Safety Professional is preferred