Global EH&S Director: Strategy, Compliance & Safety

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

AFB International, headquartered in Missouri, seeks a Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety to shape our worldwide EHS strategy across manufacturing sites. This leadership role emphasizes safety, sustainability and continuous improvement across functions.

You will lead a global team, ensure regulatory compliance, partner with engineering, HR and operations, and drive data-driven initiatives to improve safety culture and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership, with global and manufacturing experience.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and EHS systems.
• Strong communicator and influencer with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
• Lean/Six Sigma background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS Strategy: Develop and execute a global roadmap that aligns with company values and positions AFB in the top quartile for EHS performance.
• Drive Compliance & Excellence: Oversee global regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and proactive safety, health, and environmental practices.
• Influence & Partner: Collaborate across engineering, HR, operations, and site leaders to implement systems, training, audits, and change management initiatives.
• Enable Continuous Improvement: Use data-driven insights, audits, and incident analysis to drive improvements in EHS processes, safety culture, and performance metrics.
• Develop Talent: Build and lead a strong EHS team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and employee engagement.

Education

Bachelor’s in Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

AFB International, headquartered in Missouri, seeks a Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety to shape our worldwide EHS strategy across manufacturing sites. This leadership role emphasizes safety, sustainability and continuous improvement across functions.

You will lead a global team, ensure regulatory compliance, partner with engineering, HR and operations, and drive data-driven initiatives to improve safety culture and performance.