Director Environmental Health and Safety

Role Summary

The Director of Environmental Health and Safety directs and oversees the comprehensive EHS program for the site, developing strategic plans to continuously improve EHS culture and performance. As the management representative for EHS, the Director influences employees at all levels on environment, health, and safety standards and oversees EHS management systems to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, permits, and internal requirements. The role is a key member of the site leadership team, guiding the work of EHS professionals and building a high-performing EHS culture within the department. The Director reports to the Site Head.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of strong environmental, health and safety programs according to legal, regulatory, corporate requirements and industry best practice
• Support business growth by management of permit revisions and new regulatory requirements; assess new projects/processes for impact on same and health and safety of employees
• Manage and oversee the occupational health program on-site, including case management and appropriate interfaces with corporate, HR and legal
• Define the site emergency response procedures to assure preparedness and organized management of crisis situations
• Ensure improvement through implementation of the Takeda's EHS management system, including facilitating risk assessments, setting targets, and monitoring performance
• Champion and support resource conservation initiatives in cooperation with facilities and engineering
• Lead and direct the EHS team at the site
• Develop a strong safety culture across the site, ensuring all incidents are reported, investigated and corrective actions implemented
• Responsible for creating and managing the EHS budget and long-range plan
• Represent the site in Corporate EHS initiatives

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Environmental, Safety or related field; preferred M.S. Degree in Environmental, Safety or related field
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience
• Knowledgeable in US EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations; experienced with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or other high hazard industry (oil & gas, pulp & paper, chemical manufacturing, steel, etc.)
• Ability to make decisions about complex EHS situations and topics when the solution is not clear
• Experience directing a team of EHS professionals
• Experience creating and managing a budget
• Ability to create presentations to Senior Executives
• Demonstrated ability to simplify the complex and focus resources on what’s critical

Education

• B.S. Degree in Environmental, Safety or related field; MS preferred