Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Butcher Power Products; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Butcher Power Products in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks a Director, Safety to lead health, safety, and environmental programs across operations. You will drive regulatory compliance, strengthen safety culture, and develop the EHS team, partnering with operations to integrate safety into growth, manufacturing, and facility expansion.

This hands-on leader ensures visible presence, accountability, and continuous improvement in risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive safety or EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Minimum of 5 years leading safety programs across multiple facilities and 3 years managing safety professionals.
• Direct experience with Cal/OSHA compliance, IIPP ownership, inspection management, and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, arc flash risk assessment, and hazardous energy control practices.
• Demonstrated success improving safety performance and safety culture.
• Experience developing and managing EHS budgets and presenting to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with EHS management systems, incident tracking, and reporting tools.
• Strong ability to maintain safety standards in fast-paced environments.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the greater Sacramento or Rancho Cordova area.
• Valid California driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve safety and environmental programs, policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Develop, coach, and manage the EHS team for consistent execution and site coverage.
• Maintain a strong presence in manufacturing operations to promote engagement and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, OSHA, environmental, NFPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead electrical safety programs, including NFPA 70E compliance and arc flash risk management.
• Support new facility start-ups, equipment relocations, and expansions through safety planning and readiness reviews.
• Strengthen safety culture through near-miss reporting, behavior-based safety initiatives, and workplace organization.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and risk assessments.
• Develop and communicate EHS performance metrics, dashboards, and reports for leadership.
• Partner with HR, Operations, Engineering, and Facilities on safety initiatives and budget decisions.
• Manage the EHS budget and prioritize investments to reduce risk.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Electrical Safety

Strategic Thinking

Team Leadership

Executive Communication

Continuous Improvement

Risk Assessment

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EHS Management Systems

Incident Tracking Software

Reporting Tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Director, Safety provides strategic and operational leadership for health, safety, and environmental programs across BPP operations. This hands-on leader is responsible for advancing safety performance, maintaining regulatory compliance, strengthening safety culture, and developing the EHS team. The role partners closely with operational leaders to ensure safety remains integrated into business growth, manufacturing activities, facility expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position maintains a visible presence within manufacturing operations, drives accountability at all levels of the organization, and leads programs that protect employees, support operational excellence, and reduce risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve company safety and environmental programs, policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Develop, coach, and manage the EHS team to ensure consistent execution and effective site coverage across locations.
• Maintain a strong presence in manufacturing operations to promote engagement, hazard identification, and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Cal/OSHA, OSHA, environmental, NFPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead electrical safety programs, including NFPA 70E compliance, arc flash risk management, lockout/tagout programs, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Support new facility start-ups, equipment relocations, and operational expansions through safety planning, training, hazard assessments, and readiness reviews.
• Strengthen safety culture through employee involvement, supervisor engagement, near-miss reporting, behavior-based safety initiatives, and workplace organization practices.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, industrial hygiene activities, and risk assessments for new equipment, processes, and materials.
• Develop and communicate EHS performance metrics, dashboards, and reports for leadership stakeholders.
• Partner with Human Resources, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Facilities teams on safety initiatives, workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, training, and facility design.
• Manage the EHS budget and prioritize investments that improve safety performance and reduce organizational risk.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive safety or EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Minimum of 5 years leading safety programs across multiple facilities and at least 3 years managing safety professionals.
• Direct experience with Cal/OSHA compliance, including Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) ownership, inspection management, and corrective action implementation.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, arc flash risk assessment, and hazardous energy control practices in industrial or electrical manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success improving safety performance, building safety culture, and supporting facility expansions or equipment relocations.
• Experience developing and managing EHS budgets and presenting results to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with EHS management systems, incident tracking, and reporting tools.
• Strong ability to maintain safety standards and accountability in fast-paced operational environments.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the greater Sacramento or Rancho Cordova area.
• Valid California driver’s license with a driving record that meets company requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience implementing behavior-based safety programs.
• Experience within electrical equipment, switchgear, switchboard, or panel manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing or supporting arc flash and incident energy studies.
• Experience with 5S implementation and workplace organization initiatives.
• Experience supporting field installation or service operations.
• Experience working within or transitioning from a PEO environment.
• Conversational Spanish or experience training and supporting a multilingual workforce.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to spend significant time in active manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and perform bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and ladder use as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory and arc-rated protection when required.
• Regular exposure to manufacturing conditions, including noise, welding fumes, metal dust, solvents, powered equipment, cranes, and electrical testing operations.
• Ability to work occasionally at heights, outdoors, and in mechanical or electrical rooms.
• Availability to support incident response and regulatory notifications outside normal business hours when needed.
• Ability to travel locally between company locations as required.

Core Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance
• Electrical Safety Expertise
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Leadership and Development
• Executive Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Accountability and Decision Making