Director of EHS - Leading Sheet Metal/Speciality Duct Manufacturer
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and sending us your resume. Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year
A bit about us:
This is a private-equity-backed HVAC sheet-metal manufacturing platform built for scale, speed, and execution. With seven strategically located facilities across the Western U.S. and beyond, the company serves as a critical partner to leading mechanical contractors on fast-track and complex construction projects.
The organization manufactures a full spectrum of ductwork and fittings—rectangular, round/spiral, flat-oval, welded grease duct, and specialty components supporting exhaust and dust-collection systems. Its competitive edge lies in rapid turnaround, deep inventory, and 24/7 delivery capabilities, enabling contractors to meet aggressive project schedules without compromise.
Why join us?
100% Employee Benefits 6% match on 401k Dental Life Collaborative Culture Excellent growth options for an industry leader
Job Details
Position Overview;
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to lead safety strategy across a union, multi-site manufacturing organization operating in fast-paced, high-hazard fabrication environments. This role is responsible for building alignment between leadership, plant management, and union partners to drive a strong, sustainable safety culture while supporting growth in a private equity–backed business. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring credibility on the shop floor, strong labor relations awareness, and the ability to standardize EHS programs across geographically dispersed facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all EHS programs across multiple union manufacturing locations Establish and standardize enterprise-wide safety policies, procedures, and KPIs Partner closely with union leadership, stewards, and safety committees to promote collaboration, trust, and accountability Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations Drive a proactive safety culture focused on hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and continuous improvement Conduct site audits, risk assessments, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) Lead incident investigations and corrective action plans, coordinating with operations and labor representatives as needed Coach plant managers, supervisors, and frontline leaders on safety leadership in a union environment Own EHS reporting and present trends, risks, and improvement plans to executive leadership Oversee safety training programs, onboarding, and leadership engagement Support new equipment installations, automation, and facility expansions from a safety and compliance perspective Manage regulators, auditors, and third-party safety vendors Build, mentor, and support site-level EHS resources
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments Direct experience working in unionized operations strongly preferred Proven success supporting multi-site facilities Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and labor-related safety requirements Background in heavy manufacturing, metals, fabrication, construction-related manufacturing, or industrial operations Demonstrated ability to influence and build alignment across operations, leadership, and union stakeholders Track record of reducing incidents, improving compliance, and strengthening safety culture Comfortable operating in a private equity–backed, performance-driven environment Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field CSP, CIH, or similar certification preferred
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