EHS Director

CSG Talent; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent is seeking an EHS Director to provide strategic direction and oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs across manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on developing compliant policies, reducing workplace risk, and fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout the organization. You will lead audits, investigations, training, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations and Quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in Environmental, Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety legislation, environmental regulations, and risk management practices.
• Experience with EHS management systems, regulatory audits, incident investigations, and compliance programs.
• Professional EHS certifications such as NEBOSH, CSP, or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and influence teams at all organisational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all environmental, health, and safety functions, programs, and initiatives.
• Develop and implement EHS strategies, policies, and procedures to promote a safe and compliant working environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Oversee workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Monitor EHS performance through KPIs, audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead accident prevention, hazard identification, and workplace risk reduction programs.
• Manage environmental compliance, waste management, sustainability initiatives, and pollution prevention.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training and leadership development programs.
• Oversee emergency response procedures, business continuity planning, and workplace safety protocols.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and senior leadership to embed safety into daily operations.
• Manage EHS budgets, resources, and external partnerships.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, ensuring root causes are identified and preventative measures implemented.
• Promote employee engagement and accountability, establishing safety as a core organisational priority.

Skills

Leadership experience

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Budgets & resources

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

EHS management software

Job description

EHS Director Position Overview

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs across a manufacturing operation. Responsible for developing and implementing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risks, and fostering a strong culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all environmental, health, and safety functions, programs, and initiatives.
• Develop and implement EHS strategies, policies, and procedures to promote a safe and compliant working environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Oversee workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Monitor EHS performance through KPIs, audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead accident prevention, hazard identification, and workplace risk reduction programs.
• Manage environmental compliance, waste management, sustainability initiatives, and pollution prevention.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training and leadership development programs.
• Oversee emergency response procedures, business continuity planning, and workplace safety protocols.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and senior leadership to embed safety into daily operations.
• Manage EHS budgets, resources, and external partnerships.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, ensuring root causes are identified and preventative measures implemented.
• Promote employee engagement and accountability, establishing safety as a core organisational priority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in Environmental, Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety legislation, environmental regulations, and risk management practices.
• Experience with EHS management systems, regulatory audits, incident investigations, and compliance programs.
• Professional EHS certifications such as NEBOSH, CSP, or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and influence teams at all organisational levels.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic leadership skills.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Flexibility to support operational requirements outside standard working hours.