Director, Environment, Health & Safety

Rehlko; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 158,650 - 206,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Director of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to lead the company’s global programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and a culture of zero injuries. This hybrid role is based in Wisconsin with responsibilities spanning strategic leadership, compliance, and safety excellence across multiple sites.

The position requires 10+ years of EHS leadership in manufacturing, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience leading multi-site and global EHS programs.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, occupational health and safety standards, and risk management practices.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization within a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive complex initiatives from concept to execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global EHS strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish enterprise-wide EHS goals, performance metrics, and accountability processes.
• Serve as the primary advisor to senior leadership on EHS risks, regulatory changes, and emerging compliance requirements.
• Direct global environmental compliance programs, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations.
• Lead safety initiatives to reduce injuries and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and deploy EHS training; coach leaders and promote engagement.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive influence

Job description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Location: Hybrid (Mosel, WI or Glendale, WI)

The Director of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's global environmental, health, and safety programs. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing organizational risk, advancing a culture of zero injuries, and driving environmental stewardship across all operating segments.

The Director partners with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, field service, human resources, and executive leadership teams to establish world-class EHS systems, improve safety performance, and integrate EHS principles into business operations. The successful candidate will be a proactive leader capable of influencing organizational culture, driving accountability, and ensuring sustainable compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the global EHS strategy aligned with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Establish enterprise-wide EHS goals, performance metrics, and accountability processes.
• Serve as the primary advisor to senior leadership on EHS risks, regulatory changes, and emerging compliance requirements.

Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

• Direct global environmental compliance programs, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, local, and international regulations.
• Monitor existing and proposed environmental regulations and assess their impact on company operations.
• Drive waste minimization, recycling, resource conservation, and pollution prevention initiatives.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Lead the development and deployment of a global EHS management system designed to eliminate injuries and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Establish and maintain corporate safety standards, policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Drive proactive risk identification, hazard elimination, ergonomic improvements, and industrial hygiene initiatives.
• Analyze safety performance metrics and develop action plans to improve performance across all locations.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing recordable injuries, lost‑time incidents, and workplace risk.

Training & Organizational Development

• Develop and deploy EHS training programs that build employee awareness, leadership accountability, and organizational capability.
• Coach leaders at all levels on EHS responsibilities and expectations.
• Promote employee engagement through safety committees, awareness programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build a high-performing EHS organization through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Relations

• Represent the company with regulatory agencies, industry groups, customers, and community stakeholders as required.
• Support customer audits and sustainability reviews related to environmental and safety performance.
• Serve as the company's EHS subject matter expert during significant incidents or regulatory events.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage global EHS operating and capital budgets.
• Prioritize investments that reduce risk, improve compliance, and enhance environmental and safety performance.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources while maintaining high standards of compliance and employee protection.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience leading multi-site and global EHS programs.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, occupational health and safety standards, and risk management practices.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization within a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive complex initiatives from concept to execution.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $158,650.00-$206,750.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation.Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact [e-mail]. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share

Trust – Go farther together

Pace – Focus to go faster

Excellence – Find the win every day