Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety

SUMMARY The Vice President of Environmental Health Safety (EHS) provides strategic leadership and direction for all environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives across the organization. This executive is responsible for building a world-class EHS culture, developing long-range strategies, managing risk, reducing incidents, and ensuring the company's operations meet or exceed all federal, state, and local regulations. The VP EHS partners closely with executive leadership to align EHS priorities with business objectives and drive continuous improvement across all facilities and operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned or required. Strategic Leadership Program Development Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy that supports organizational goals and promotes proactive risk mitigation. Establish long-term EHS objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics to monitor progress and improve outcomes. Lead a team of EHS professionals and build organizational competency through training, coaching, and mentorship. Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Ensure company-wide compliance with environmental, occupational health, safety, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, ISO standards). Oversee audits, inspections, and investigations; ensure timely corrective actions. Manage permitting, reporting, and interface with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders. Identify and assess EHS risks, recommending mitigation strategies and emergency preparedness plans. Safety Culture Operational Excellence Promote a zero-incident safety culture through behavioral-based safety strategies, employee engagement, and leadership visibility. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent EHS practices across all business units. Lead incident response and root-cause analysis processes; drive systemic improvements to prevent recurrence. Environmental Stewardship Sustainability Lead initiatives to reduce environmental footprint, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, resource management, and sustainability programs. Support corporate ESG reporting and sustainability goal-setting. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, Facilities, Food Safety and Loss Prevention teams to integrate EHS into business planning and decision-making. Communicate EHS performance, trends, and initiatives to executive leadership, the Board, and employees. Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities, industry groups, and community partners.