Global EHS Director: Strategic Safety & Compliance

Shirley Parsons; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an EHS Leader for a global industrial manufacturing organization. The role focuses on shaping safety and environmental programs across multiple sites and driving a proactive safety culture with international scope.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, ensuring compliance across US and international operations, leading risk assessments and audits, and mentoring EHS teams while partnering with engineering and operations to achieve continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of EHS experience within manufacturing, with prior leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge across core EHS disciplines, including compliance, industrial hygiene, incident investigation, and environmental permitting.
• Professional certification, such as CSP, ASP, or CHMM preferred.
• Proven ability to influence, communicate effectively at all levels, and drive cultural change within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute EHS strategies across multiple operations, including metrics and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations in the U.S. and international operations, including reporting systems and standards.
• Lead risk assessments, change management efforts, and business continuity planning initiatives.
• Manage audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement while maintaining ISO 14001 EMS.
• Mentor and lead EHS team members while partnering with engineering, operations, and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EHS Knowledge

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Shirley Parsons is seeking an EHS Leader for a global industrial manufacturing organization. The role focuses on shaping safety and environmental programs across multiple sites and driving a proactive safety culture with international scope.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, ensuring compliance across US and international operations, leading risk assessments and audits, and mentoring EHS teams while partnering with engineering and operations to achieve continuous improvement and