Division Sr. Director Environment Health Safety

Movement Search & Delivery; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Relocation Available

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is seeking an experienced EHS Leader for a national heavy industry manufacturer based in Portland, OR. This senior role focuses on leading safety, industrial hygiene, and regulatory compliance across 20 plants with hands-on management and strategic direction.

The candidate will drive OSHA/EPA compliance, develop training, and guide injury prevention programs while collaborating with plant leadership and operations. Full relocation is available.

Qualifications

• Ten to fifteen years of progressive safety experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Engineering; masters preferred.
• CSP or CIH certification preferred; first exams acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safety and industrial hygiene programs for the plant and division.
• Develop and oversee injury/incident prevention programs with measurable reductions.
• Provide programmatic direction for safety across operations and fabrication teams.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and interface with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Develop and deliver safety training and risk reduction initiatives.
• Review new equipment, ergonomics, and emergency response processes.

Skills

Management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Safety program development

Regulatory liaison

Safety training

Assessment & writing

Microsoft Office

OSHA knowledge

EPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial Safety

Industrial Hygiene

Environmental Engineering

CSP/CIH certification desirable

Masters preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is working with a National heavy industry manufacturer that is basedin Portland, OR to identify an EHS Leader for this 20 plant division.

Compensation Target:

-280-300K

Keys to the role:

• 20 manufacturing sites, 5000 total employees
• Active team management: 70% local to Portland, 30% requiring travel.
• Requires strong heavy industry experience (metals, machining, etc)

** Full Relocation Available**

The Division Sr. EHS Director is a leadership role with strategic and tactical responsibility. Position requires a hands-on manager who is willing to maintain a high level of visibility with our management team and manufacturing and fabrication teams. Selected candidate is expected to lead, manage, direct and support development of our safety and industrial hygiene programs as well as provide programmatic direction for the plant. This position will provide support and guidance for manufacturing operations in the following areas:

• New Equipment Review and Approval
• OSHA compliance
• Safety training
• Identification, evaluation and control of industrial hygiene exposures
• Ergonomics
• Emergency Response
• Injury / incident prevention and analysis
• May be required to handle hazardous waste
• May be required to complete hazardous waste management training
• May be required to complete Emergency Coordinator Training

The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting and developing industrial safety compliance programs as well as developing an effective injury / incident prevention program, which demonstrates a reduction in injury frequency and severity and a corresponding decrease in workers' compensation costs.

Position will make recommendations on improvements to programs with data to substantiate the recommendations and will be seen as a safety advisor to the plant's leadership team.

Requisite Skills:

Selected candidate will require strong management, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills. Ability to effectively develop and communicate our safety program and vision throughout the organization. Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs and experience in developing business plans. Familiarity with, and ability to negotiate and interface effectively, on the company's behalf, with outside regulatory agencies. This position also requires strong assessment and writing skills.

Knowledge of Oregon OSHA, EPA and other applicable regulatory agency requirements. Ability to interpret safety, environmental and industrial hygiene regulations and requirements and determine most effective implementation strategy. A knowledge of workers compensation is a plus.

Advanced personal computing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Working knowledge of safety and industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and techniques.

Background:

Ten to fifteen years of progressive safety, environmental or industrial hygiene experience in a heavy manufacturing setting or as a safety and loss control consultant for a casualty insurer or major insurance broker.

Experience with leading and managing safety programs as well as management of a safety team.

Educational Background:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Engineering required, masters preferred. Bachelor or Masters in Chemistry, Biology, Public Health or Engineering acceptable with appropriate workplace experience.

CSP or CIH preferred. Candidates who have passed first exams for CSP or CIH certifications also acceptable.

About Movement Search and Delivery

MOVEMENT is a national executive search firm that connects companies with exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, information technology, sales, legal, and human resources.