Enterprise EHS Leader: Health, Safety & Sustainability

Brook & Whittle; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include developing the EHS strategy, guiding cross-site teams, tracking performance metrics, advancing sustainability initiatives, and ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance. Will travel up to 50% and lead a high-performing, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience with leadership in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven success leading multi-site or enterprise-level EHS programs.
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional certifications a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations and management systems; experience with process safety and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company-wide EHS strategy aligned with priorities and Brook + Whittle values.
• Provide strategic oversight to site-level EHS teams for consistent execution across locations.
• Establish and monitor enterprise safety performance metrics and drive data-informed decisions.
• Champion safety ownership and engage leaders to reduce risk and promote safe practices.
• Lead enterprise incident management and investigations with root cause analysis.
• Oversee regulatory compliance programs and ensure audit readiness; address findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to assess EHS impacts of initiatives and changes.
• Guide sustainability and environmental initiatives, including waste reduction and energy efficiency.
• Mentor and develop EHS talent to build a high-performing team.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate best practices into programs.
• Deliver EH&S training and oversee regulatory documentation and permitting; travel up to 50%.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Strategic leadership

EHS program management

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics and dashboards

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication and influence

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety/Environmental Science

Master’s degree in EH&S (a plus)

Job description

Responsibilities include developing the EHS strategy, guiding cross-site teams, tracking performance metrics, advancing sustainability initiatives, and ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance. Will travel up to 50% and lead a high-performing, values-driven team.