Global EHS Leader: Safety & Compliance Excellence

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AFB International, part of Ensign-Bickford Industries, seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to shape and drive the global EHS strategy across all operations. This leadership role focuses on safety, sustainability, and innovation in a manufacturing environment.

You will lead a global EHS roadmap, drive compliance, and build a top-tier safety culture while partnering with engineering, HR, and operations to enable continuous improvement and talent development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced leadership in EHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead global EHS strategy across manufacturing operations.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and proactive safety practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, HR, operations, and site leaders to implement EHS systems and trainings.
• Use audits and incident analysis to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Build and lead a high-performing EHS team with a culture of accountability.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

EHS systems

Risk analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

AFB International, part of Ensign-Bickford Industries, seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to shape and drive the global EHS strategy across all operations. This leadership role focuses on safety, sustainability, and innovation in a manufacturing environment.

You will lead a global EHS roadmap, drive compliance, and build a top-tier safety culture while partnering with engineering, HR, and operations to enable continuous improvement and talent development.