Director of EHS

Gft-Ready-Mix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gft-Ready-Mix in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Director of Environmental Health and Safety to design and drive our EHS program, ensuring compliance with all regulations and industry standards.

You will lead a team of EHS professionals, develop training, conduct audits, manage budgets, and collaborate across departments to integrate safe practices into daily operations. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong communication, and a track record of reducing incident rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in EHS management.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing a team of EHS professionals.
• Professional certification in EHS (e.g. CSP, CIH) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs to educate employees on safe work practices and procedures.
• Manage the EHS budget and ensure that all expenditures are within budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that EHS policies and procedures are integrated into all aspects of the organization.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to EHS activities.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in EHS regulations and standards and ensure that the organization is in compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
• Manage a team of EHS professionals and provide guidance and support as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

EHS regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Job description

Description

Job Title: Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to join our team. The Director of EHS will be responsible for developing and implementing safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs to educate employees on safe work practices and procedures
• Manage the EHS budget and ensure that all expenditures are within budgetary constraints
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that EHS policies and procedures are integrated into all aspects of the organization
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to EHS activities
• Stay up-to-date with changes in EHS regulations and standards and ensure that the organization is in compliance
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective actions to prevent future incidents
• Manage a team of EHS professionals and provide guidance and support as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in EHS management
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing a team of EHS professionals
• Professional certification in EHS (e.g. CSP, CIH) is preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.