Senior Director Safety (EHS)

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials.

• Wafer Level Packaging - Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance
• Circuitry Solutions - Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry
• Electronics Assembly Solutions - Innovating semiconductor, surface mount technology, and power electronics assembly for unparalleled reliability
• Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally performing circuits
• Film & Smart Surface Solutions - Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability
• Micromax – Elevating electronics through high-performing, specialized inks and pastes

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services enables the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

We embody the 'Elements of our Culture'- our 5C's; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment. Who are we looking for?

The Senior Director of Safety (EHS) is responsible for building and leading a world-class, enterprise-wide safety and environmental system across 27 chemical manufacturing facilities. This role will establish standardized leading metrics, processes, and governance, ensure consistent execution while enabling strong plant-level culture driven accountability.

Reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain, the Senior Director of Safety will drive a proactive, data-driven safety culture, reduce operational risk, and position safety as a core enabler of operational excellence.

What will you be doing?

1. Enterprise Safety Strategy & Governance

• Define and execute a global safety strategy aligned with business growth and risk profile
• Drive Culture driven EHS standards, policies, and procedures across all plants
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and chemical-specific regulations (e.g., PSM, RMP) at targeted site locations
• Develop governance model across regional and site-level EHS teams

2. Process Safety Leadership (Critical for Chemical Environment)

• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, including:
• Hazard analyses (PHA, HAZOP)
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Mechanical integrity programs
• Drive prevention of high-consequence events (explosions, toxic releases, fires)
• Ensure consistent application of engineering controls and inherently safer design principles

3. Data Standardization & Analytics

• Implement a uniform safety data architecture across all 25 facilities
• Define standard KPIs, including:
• Lagging: TRIR, LTIR, severity rates
• Leading: near misses, unsafe conditions, audit findings, MOC completion
• Build enterprise dashboards enabling:
• Cross-site comparison
• Predictive risk identification
• Establish single source of truth for safety data

4. Organizational Leadership & Structure

• Lead a Matrix safety organization:
• Site EHS Managers (matrixed) across global sites who report into site leaders.
• Lead organization enhancement
• Develop and implement business case for low bureaucracy EHS organization focus on culture change driving risk down based on foundation of standard work
• Develop EHS talent pipeline and succession planning

5. Standardization Across Sites

• Drive consistent processes across all facilities, including:
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Root cause analysis methodologies
• Training and certification programs
• Contractor safety management
• Ensure uniform execution regardless of location

6. Culture & Leadership Influence

• Build a “safety as a value” culture led by operations leadership
• Embed safety into:
• Daily management systems
• Production reviews
• Leadership accountability
• Promote open reporting and hazard identification

7. Risk Reduction & Business Impact

• Reduce:
• Recordable injuries and serious incidents
• Process safety events
• Regulatory exposure and cost
• Improve:
• Operational stability
• Workforce engagement
• Customer confidence

Who are You?

• 15+ years in EHS leadership, preferably in chemical or high-hazard manufacturing
• Deep expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Experience leading multi-site, global safety organizations delivering culture impacting change.
• Proven ability to implement data-driven safety systems and standardization
• Strong leadership and influence across operations and engineering

Success Metrics

• Reduction in TRIR, LTIR, and process safety incidents
• Demonstrate improving site EHS culture through low bureaucracy leading KPI’s empowering entire team.
• Adoption of enterprise safety data system
• Improvement in leading indicators (near misses, audits, hazard reporting)
• Measurable gains in operational consistency and uptime

Phase 2: Build the Foundation (Months 3–6)

Objectives

• Establish structure, standards, and visibility
• Begin standardization

Key Actions

• Implement regional safety leadership layer (3–5 regions)
• Define standard KPIs, definitions, and reporting cadence
• Launch enterprise safety dashboard (initial version)
• Standardize:
• Incident reporting structure
• Root cause methodology
• Begin aligning PSM elements across sites

Deliverables

• Published enterprise safety absolute manual
• Initial prioritized and risk-based data framework across all 25 plants
• Defined org structure with roles and expectations

We are Offering...

As part of the MAES Team, you will have ...

Opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance related bonus plan) and benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match). An Innovative work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team. Perks and Incentives such as paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

The typical base salary range for this position is between $200,000 and $250,000. Base salary is determined based on a combination of factors including experience, skillset, and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.