EHS Director: Safety, Compliance & Improvement Lead

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an experienced EHS Director to strengthen safety performance, support environmental compliance, and drive continuous improvement across its manufacturing operations.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can translate strategic priorities into practical programs, partner with operations and engineering, and engage employees at all levels to build a strong safety culture across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational safety, engineering, or related field.
• Progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience leading EHS teams across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and occupational safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an EHS strategy aligned with priorities and operational needs.
• Lead and develop EHS professionals with clear roles and development plans.
• Establish consistent policies, procedures, and reporting across locations.
• Advise leadership on compliance obligations and operational risks.
• Partner with operations and engineering to integrate EHS into facility improvements and capital projects.
• Oversee compliance with environmental and occupational safety requirements.
• Manage environmental permitting, reporting, and related compliance activities.
• Direct risk assessments and process safety activities appropriate to each operation.
• Ensure programs address workplace hazards, chemical safety, and exposure.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions address root causes.
• Oversee inspections and audits, track findings, and drive resolution.
• Develop emergency preparedness programs and coordinate with external partners.
• Strengthen employee participation through training and safety initiatives.
• Monitor EHS performance and allocate resources for improvement.
• Manage departmental budgets and external service providers.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigation

Hazard Assessment

Leadership & People Mgmt

Risk Mitigation

Regulatory Agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational safety, engineering, or related field

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an experienced EHS Director to strengthen safety performance, support environmental compliance, and drive continuous improvement across its manufacturing operations.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can translate strategic priorities into practical programs, partner with operations and engineering, and engage employees at all levels to build a strong safety culture across multiple locations.