Sr. Director, EHS

menasha; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation seeks a Senior Director of EHS to shape and drive an enterprise-wide safety, health, and environmental strategy across its packaging facilities. You will align programs with regulatory requirements, business goals and sustainability values, partnering with senior leaders to reduce risk and foster a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities include leading site-level EHS teams, overseeing incident investigations, monitoring performance metrics, ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience with leadership in manufacturing.
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company-wide EHS strategy across locations.
• Provide guidance to site-level EHS teams for consistent execution.
• Oversee enterprise incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA compliance and audit readiness across sites.
• Drive sustainability initiatives, waste reduction and energy efficiency.

Skills

Strategic thinking

EHS regulations

Leadership

Data analytics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you're going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

The Senior Director of EHS is a visionary leader responsible for shaping and driving Menasha Packaging's enterprise-wide EHS strategy. This role ensures a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace across all facilities by aligning EHS programs with business goals, regulatory requirements, and our company values. The Senior Director partners with senior leadership, site teams, and external stakeholders to foster a proactive safety culture, reduce risk, and promote sustainability.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and lead the company-wide EHS strategy, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, regulatory compliance, and Menasha's values.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to site-level EHS teams, supporting consistent execution and continuous improvement across all locations.
• Establish and monitor enterprise safety performance metrics, using data to drive accountability, transparency, and informed decision-making.
• Champion a culture of safety ownership and engagement, empowering leaders and employees to take proactive roles in risk reduction and safe practices.
• Lead enterprise incident management and investigation protocols, ensuring timely resolution, root cause analysis, and systemic corrective actions.
• Oversee regulatory compliance programs, including OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local requirements; ensure audit readiness and timely resolution of findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to assess EHS impacts of strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational changes.
• Guide sustainability and environmental initiatives, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, etc.
• Mentor and develop EHS talent, fostering a high-performing, values-driven team culture.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging risks, integrating best practices and innovations into company programs.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership and team management in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven success in leading multi-site or enterprise-level EHS programs.
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional certifications a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a passion for safety and sustainability.
• Deep knowledge of EHS regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience with data analytics, performance dashboards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborative, values-driven approach to leadership and problem-solving.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Role involves regular travel to manufacturing and distribution sites across the region or country.
• Mix of office-based work and on-site engagement in production environments.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and extended periods of walking or standing during site visits.

All Menasha Packaging employees must conduct their work in a manner that complies with all legal standards and meets customer expectations. They will maintain quality standards by establishing, enforcing and adhering to organizational standards set forth in published policies, procedures and processes.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Menasha Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with employer.

Two companies, one vision. Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging