EHS Director
Cypress HCM, Fort Mill, SC, United States
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise EHS & Process Safety Governance
Act as the corporate authority for EHS and Process Safety across all operations Establish enterprise standards, governance frameworks, and escalation protocols for high-risk environments Lead EHS and Process Safety steering committees and provide executive-level reporting on risk, trends, and performance Exercise stop-work authority in unsafe or non-compliant conditions
EHS & Process Safety Management Systems
Own and continuously improve enterprise systems aligned with: ISO 14001 (Environmental) ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) Standardize processes across sites including: Hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA/JHA) Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP, What-If, FMEA) Management of Change (MOC) Incident investigation and root cause analysis Ensure audit readiness and consistency across all locations Process Safety Leadership
Provide strategic oversight of PSM programs in high-risk and chemical environments Oversee key elements including: PHA / HAZOP execution Mechanical integrity and asset reliability Emergency response planning Safety training and competency Partner with Engineering and Operations to embed safety into: New processes and automation Equipment design and upgrades Environmental Risk & Sustainability
Lead enterprise environmental programs including: Chemical lifecycle management Waste management and regulatory compliance Air emissions and wastewater programs Spill prevention and emergency response Drive ESG initiatives, sustainability reporting, and environmental performance improvements Health & Safety in Technical Environments
Oversee safety programs in advanced manufacturing settings, including: Industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring Hazard communication (GHS) Contractor safety Cleanroom and ergonomic risks Ensure proper PPE, engineering controls, and safe work practices Capital Projects & Business Growth
Support capital planning, facility design, and engineering initiatives Lead EHS due diligence for M&A, expansions, and new site development Ensure safe startup and operational readiness for new processes and facilities
Metrics, Auditing & Continuous Improvement
Define and track key performance indicators: TRIR, DART, severity rates Process safety events and near-misses Environmental compliance metrics Lead audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions Use data analytics to drive proactive risk reduction
Enterprise EHS & Process Safety Governance
Act as the corporate authority for EHS and Process Safety across all operations Establish enterprise standards, governance frameworks, and escalation protocols for high-risk environments Lead EHS and Process Safety steering committees and provide executive-level reporting on risk, trends, and performance Exercise stop-work authority in unsafe or non-compliant conditions
EHS & Process Safety Management Systems
Own and continuously improve enterprise systems aligned with: ISO 14001 (Environmental) ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) Standardize processes across sites including: Hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA/JHA) Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP, What-If, FMEA) Management of Change (MOC) Incident investigation and root cause analysis Ensure audit readiness and consistency across all locations Process Safety Leadership
Provide strategic oversight of PSM programs in high-risk and chemical environments Oversee key elements including: PHA / HAZOP execution Mechanical integrity and asset reliability Emergency response planning Safety training and competency Partner with Engineering and Operations to embed safety into: New processes and automation Equipment design and upgrades Environmental Risk & Sustainability
Lead enterprise environmental programs including: Chemical lifecycle management Waste management and regulatory compliance Air emissions and wastewater programs Spill prevention and emergency response Drive ESG initiatives, sustainability reporting, and environmental performance improvements Health & Safety in Technical Environments
Oversee safety programs in advanced manufacturing settings, including: Industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring Hazard communication (GHS) Contractor safety Cleanroom and ergonomic risks Ensure proper PPE, engineering controls, and safe work practices Capital Projects & Business Growth
Support capital planning, facility design, and engineering initiatives Lead EHS due diligence for M&A, expansions, and new site development Ensure safe startup and operational readiness for new processes and facilities
Metrics, Auditing & Continuous Improvement
Define and track key performance indicators: TRIR, DART, severity rates Process safety events and near-misses Environmental compliance metrics Lead audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions Use data analytics to drive proactive risk reduction