Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety

 

The Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) will lead the strategic direction and operational execution of all EHS initiatives across a network of Actus manufacturing facilities.

The role ensures regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and the development of a proactive safety culture that safeguards employees, communities, and the environment.

This executive will champion sustainability and continuous improvement, aligning EHS programs with business objectives and industry best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.


* Serve as the key advisor to executive leadership on EHS risks, trends, and strategic opportunities.


* Drive a culture of safety excellence and environmental stewardship across all manufacturing sites.


* Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA).


* Lead the organization’s response to regulatory inspections, audits, and enforcement actions.


* Oversee environmental permitting, hazardous materials management, emissions reporting, and waste minimization efforts.


* Mentor a team of regional and site-level EHS professionals across all facilities.


* Standardize and optimize EHS policies, procedures, and training across the enterprise.


* Establish and monitor KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to measure EHS performance and drive accountability.


* Implement robust risk assessment and incident investigation protocols.


* Promote root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action systems.


* Coordinate emergency preparedness and crisis response initiatives.


* Champion sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and carbon footprint analysis.


* Evaluate and implement innovative technologies to enhance EHS program effectiveness.


* Partner with Operations, HR, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other departments to integrate EHS considerations into daily business practices.


* Represent the organization in industry forums, regulatory engagements, and community outreach programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:


* Minimum of 10 years combined related experience in manufacturing, ideally food, beverage, or dairy with a least 5 years in a senior leadership role within EHS


* Previous experience leading safety and environmental teams


* Collaborative leader/influencer who works well with cross-functional teams.


* Have a take-charge approach to drive progress and results.


* Must have experience driving positive change and results.


* Exceptional communication, executive presence, and leadership skills.


* Strong knowledge of computer software applications.


* Ability to build deep client relationships.


* Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, En...