Director of Environmental, Health, & Safety

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition.

We are passionate and dedicated people.

Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios.

The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates.

The animal nutrition division is a leading supplier of functional fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

The Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is responsible for overseeing and integrating all aspects of environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple facilities at Actus Nutrition.

This role encompasses leadership in developing, implementing, and continuously improving EHS initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.

The Director will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, serve as a primary liaison with regulatory agencies, and play a pivotal role in strategic initiatives within the Operations leadership team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Develop and promote a comprehensive safety and health culture throughout all ACTUS facilities
+ Facilitate the alignment of objectives across facilities to ensure all locations are focused on accomplishing their goals.
+ Be a leader who can align measurable goals across multiple locations to achieve a common goal.


* Understand environmental regulations including but limited to EPA and WDNR permitting as it applies to land applications of waste, wastewater treatment and disposal.


* Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental programs, including but not limited to process safety management, confined space, lock-out tag-out, and hot work.


* Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and corporate standards


* Serve as the primary Health and Safety representative with government agencies to ensure compliance and address regulatory issues


* Manage incident investigations to true root cause, ensure timely reporting, and implementation of effective corrective actions


* Oversee the development and executing of training programs for employees at both plant and corporate levels to ensure competency in safety and environmental practices


* Collaborate closely with the Sustainability team to ensure alignment and support in environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and waste minimization efforts


* Prepare reports as needed for the monthly Executive Safe...