Global EHS Director — Safety & Compliance Leader

AFB International; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AFB International seeks a Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to shape and drive our worldwide EHS strategy across manufacturing sites and functions. You will lead a global team, collaborate with engineering, HR, and operations, and elevate safety performance through data-driven audits, risk assessments, training, and change management.

This role advances regulatory excellence and a proactive safety culture at scale.

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership in EHS across global manufacturing.
• Proven ability to drive regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS strategy and global roadmaps aligning with company values.
• Oversee global regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and proactive safety practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, HR, operations and site leaders to implement systems and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement using data, audits, and incident analysis.
• Develop and lead a high-performing EHS team with a culture of accountability.

Skills

EHS leadership

Global regulatory knowledge

Risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Safety / Industrial Hygiene / Environmental Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

AFB International seeks a Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to shape and drive our worldwide EHS strategy across manufacturing sites and functions. You will lead a global team, collaborate with engineering, HR, and operations, and elevate safety performance through data-driven audits, risk assessments, training, and change management.

This role advances regulatory excellence and a proactive safety culture at scale.