Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Apogee Architectural Metals Position Summary The Director of EHS for Architectural Metals is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees, protecting the environment, plant protection/security programs, and maintaining compliance with regulations through initiatives and fostering collaboration across multiple sites to support the organization's overall success. Key Responsibilities • Enterprise EHS Strategy • Develop and execute a multi-year Metals EHS strategy aligned with business growth, operational excellence, and employee engagement objectives. • Establish long-term EHS priorities, roadmaps, and performance targets across all Metals locations. • Serve as a strategic advisor to the Metals Leadership Team on safety, environmental, security, and occupational health risks and opportunities. • Building One Metals EHS System • Lead the standardization and integration of EHS processes, systems, governance, and performance expectations across all Metals locations. • Identify and implement best practices while reducing unnecessary variation between sites. • Establish common metrics, leading indicators, reporting standards, and accountability mechanisms. • Culture Transformation • Lead the development of a proactive safety culture that moves the organization beyond compliance toward personal ownership, risk recognition, and continuous improvement. • Partner with operational leaders to embed EHS accountability into leadership expectations and performance management processes. • Leadership Team Influence • Partner with Corp EHS, ELT, Directors, and Site Leaders to integrate EHS considerations into business strategy, capital planning, operational decisions, and organizational change initiatives. • Influence decision-making through data, risk assessment, and business case development. • Data, Analytics & Leading Indicators • Develop and leverage EHS analytics, leading indicators, and trend analysis to proactively identify risk and drive business decisions. • Utilize data to prioritize resources, improve performance, and reduce operational risk. • Occupational Health • Partner with Occupational Health to develop strategies related to injury prevention, return-to-work programs, ergonomics, employee wellness, and regulatory compliance. • Capital & Business Planning • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure EHS considerations are incorporated into capital projects, facility expansions, equipment purchases, and business growth initiatives. • Talent Strategy • Develop and execute a Metals EHS talent strategy, including succession planning, capability development, leadership coaching, and organizational design to support future business needs. • Risk Management & Governance • Establish and maintain an enterprise EHS risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and tracking. • Lead enterprise-wide risk reviews and ensure alignment with corporate risk management processes. • Ensure robust governance, audit readiness, and internal controls across all Metals operations. • Oversee incident investigation standards and ensure root cause discipline and systemic corrective actions. • Regulatory Strategy & External Interface • Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations while proactively monitoring and preparing for emerging regulatory changes. • Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders. • Lead permitting strategies and ensure environmental compliance for existing and new operations. • Incident & Crisis Management • Establish and lead enterprise incident response and crisis management protocols. • Provide leadership during significant incidents, ensuring timely escalation, communication, and recovery. • Drive organizational learning from serious incidents across all sites. • Contractor & Supply Chain EHS • Often a major risk area that gets underemphasized. • Develop and enforce contractor EHS management standards across all Metals locations. • Ensure EHS expectations are embedded within procurement and supply chain processes. • Monitor contractor performance and integrate them into site safety culture. Experience & Skills • Education: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, MBA/Graduate Degree preferred. • Experience: • 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. • Required 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, etc.) and compliance systems • Incident investigation methodologies • Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive standardization across diverse operations • Contractor and supply chain EHS management expertise • Preferred Skills: • Ability to understand, interpret, and write instructions, procedures, etc. • Must exhibit a professional behavior and attitude, technically and personally, in all aspects of the work environment and always demonstrate respect for all others. • Manage direct reports on the EHS Team and provide guidance to EHS Liaisons at other locations. Work Environment This position may require travel to various Architectural Metals locations (20%). Regularly works in both office and manufacturing environments, requiring adherence to safety protocols. Our Benefits We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team. • Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) • Incentive Plans • 401(k) with employer contribution and match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Wellness Program • Training and Career Progression Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.