Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
As Director, Environmental Health & Safety, you will lead Hypertherm Associates’ culture of safety across its global footprint, driving risk mitigation through process re-engineering, program development, and environmental compliance.
Responsibilities
- Develop a rolling 5‑year global safety strategy that supports the corporate strategy and safety vision in collaboration with regional, functional, and business teams.
- Lead a team of EH&S managers responsible for maintaining adherence to all applicable environmental, safety, and occupational health standards and providing required safety training and certification to associates worldwide.
- Identify and implement innovations in the deployment of safety initiatives and practices using data‑driven insights and trend analyses to inform operational decision‑making related to process and capital investments.
- Lead our Global Safety Council.
- Embrace and grow our network of Safety Champions across the organization through experiential learning and formal training.
- Develop and implement safety management systems, increasing the integration of Environmental Health and Safety programs and policies into daily operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (engineering preferred); Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive, strategic EH&S leadership experience within a multi‑site manufacturing company.
- Proven experience implementing and using Safety Management Systems.
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience interfacing with all levels of regulatory agencies.
Preferred Experience
- 15+ years of progressive safety management experience, including senior leadership of the safety organization at a global, multi‑site manufacturing company.
- Ergonomic injury prevention expertise.
- OSHA VPP Star certification experience.
Benefits
- 100% employee‑owned company with a no‑layoff philosophy.
- Profit‑Sharing & Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP).
- Five days per year of community service time.
- Strong commitment to environmental stewardship.
- 24/7 gym facilities with free fitness classes.
- Onsite primary health clinic.
Location: Hanover, NewHampshire (relocation assistance available). Travel: 10–15% of the time.
Hypertherm Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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