Senior EHS Leader - Multi-Site Manufacturing & Compliance

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) seeks a Director of Environment, Health & Safety to lead EHS across our manufacturing sites in Simsbury, CT, Graham, KY, and Moorpark, CA. You will set the EHS direction, develop capabilities, and partner with leaders to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 15+ years of progressive EHS leadership in manufacturing, deep OSHA and EPA knowledge, and a track record implementing PHAs, MOC, and training programs that drive ownership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing EHS experience.
• Extensive OSHA General Industry and EPA regulatory knowledge.
• Experience leading EHS across multiple sites or high-hazard operations.
• Ability to develop talent, influence leaders and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Develop EBAD's EHS strategy to support growth and manage complex aerospace and defense manufacturing risks.
• Lead and develop EHS professionals across sites, strengthening technical depth and leadership.
• Establish consistent policies, ownership, leading/lagging indicators, and routine reviews.
• Advise senior leaders on resources, investments, and safe, reliable operations.
• Oversee regulatory readiness, inspections, audits, and injury/illness reporting.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

OSHA knowledge

PHAs & risk assessment

Industrial hygiene

Change management

Cross-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering

Tools

LOTO

EPA/DoD regulatory knowledge

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) seeks a Director of Environment, Health & Safety to lead EHS across our manufacturing sites in Simsbury, CT, Graham, KY, and Moorpark, CA. You will set the EHS direction, develop capabilities, and partner with leaders to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 15+ years of progressive EHS leadership in manufacturing, deep OSHA and EPA knowledge, and a track record implementing PHAs, MOC, and training programs that drive ownership