Strategic EHS Director | Multi-Site Manufacturing

Apogee Enterprises Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

401(k) with employer contribution and match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)

Training and Career Progression

Job summary

Apogee Enterprises Inc is seeking a Director of EHS for its Architectural Metals division, responsible for leading health and safety initiatives across multiple locations in the Town of Wausau. The role includes developing EHS strategies, influencing executive decisions, and integrating EHS processes into business operations.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in EHS leadership within manufacturing and a strategic mindset to drive organizational change while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-site EHS programs and teams.
• Experience developing enterprise-wide EHS strategies and driving organizational change.
• Experience influencing executive leadership and operating in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year Metals EHS strategy aligned with business growth.
• Lead the standardization and integration of EHS processes across all Metals locations.
• Establish a proactive safety culture that encourages personal ownership.
• Partner with various teams to integrate EHS considerations into business strategy.
• Develop insights from EHS analytics to drive business decisions.

Skills

Strategic thinking and enterprise risk management capability

Ability to translate EHS risk into business impact and financial terms

Change management and culture transformation expertise

Executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership decision-making

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (OSHA, EPA) and compliance systems

Incident investigation methodologies

Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive standardization across diverse operations

Contractor and supply chain EHS management expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

MBA/Graduate Degree preferred

Job description

Apogee Enterprises Inc is seeking a Director of EHS for its Architectural Metals division, responsible for leading health and safety initiatives across multiple locations in the Town of Wausau. The role includes developing EHS strategies, influencing executive decisions, and integrating EHS processes into business operations.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in EHS leadership within manufacturing and a strategic mindset to drive organizational change while ensuring compliance with regulations.