Sr EHS Director

Senior Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) – West Region

Company: Pretium Packaging

Location: Flexible within the Western Region, with regular presence at manufacturing facilities

Reports To: SVP of Operations

Travel Required: Approximately 50%

Position Overview

Pretium Packaging is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across our Western Region manufacturing facilities.

This leader will be responsible for driving regional EHS strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing operational risks, and fostering a proactive safety culture across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who can effectively engage with executive leadership, plant management, and frontline employees. This individual will establish consistent EHS standards, strengthen site-level capabilities, and partner with Operations to ensure safety and environmental responsibility are integrated into daily business practices.

Key Responsibilities

Regional EHS Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute regional EHS strategies aligned with Pretium Packaging's overall business objectives and enterprise standards.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for environmental, health, and safety programs across Western Region manufacturing facilities.
• Establish standardized EHS policies, procedures, and performance expectations across multiple sites.
• Partner with regional and plant leadership to identify operational risks, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide executive leadership with regular updates on EHS performance, regulatory compliance, emerging risks, and improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought leader, influencing long-term EHS planning and organizational safety culture.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Lead plant-level risk management and high-hazard operational safety programs across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Oversee incident investigations, hazard assessments, industrial hygiene programs, safety audits, and employee training.
• Drive proactive injury prevention initiatives, emphasizing machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, ergonomics, material handling, and contractor safety.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to integrate EHS requirements into equipment installations, capital projects, and Management of Change processes.
• Strengthen employee engagement through safety committees, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote consistent safety practices across all shifts and locations.

Environmental Compliance & Performance

• Oversee environmental compliance programs involving air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, chemical management, and spill prevention.
• Ensure compliance with EPA regulations and applicable state and local environmental requirements.
• Coordinate environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Partner with third-party environmental consultants and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance and resolve environmental concerns.
• Provide direct EHS guidance and technical support to facilities without dedicated EHS personnel.
• Lead environmental improvement projects that support operational efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
• Support environmental due diligence for facility expansions, acquisitions, and operational changes.

Multi-Site Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct regular plant visits to assess EHS performance, identify risks, and provide hands-on leadership.
• Establish consistent audit procedures, corrective action tracking, and accountability across regional facilities.
• Share best practices, lessons learned, and successful risk-reduction strategies across manufacturing locations.
• Collaborate with plant managers to integrate EHS expectations into daily operations and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure emergency preparedness programs, response procedures, and employee training are maintained across facilities.
• Develop meaningful EHS performance metrics and reporting tools to monitor progress and identify improvement opportunities.

Talent Development & Organizational Leadership

• Lead, coach, and mentor EHS professionals across the Western Region.
• Develop site-level EHS leadership capabilities and strengthen accountability among plant managers and supervisors.
• Assess regional staffing needs, technical capabilities, and succession planning requirements.
• Promote a culture of ownership, open communication, and proactive problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, Engineering, and corporate leadership to support organizational EHS priorities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive EHS experience within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience overseeing multi-site EHS programs, teams, or regional operations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing safety and environmental strategies across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, regulatory audits, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and corrective action management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and risk management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% throughout the Western Region.

Preferred

• Experience within plastics manufacturing, rigid packaging, injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, or related industrial environments.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Professional (GSP), or equivalent professional designation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing facilities with varying levels of dedicated EHS resources.
• Demonstrated success implementing standardized EHS programs across geographically dispersed facilities.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, facility expansions, and organizational transformation initiatives.

Core Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Leadership: Develops long-term EHS strategies that align with organizational priorities and business objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Understands manufacturing environments and implements practical, effective risk-reduction solutions.
• Influence & Communication: Builds credibility and strong working relationships with executive leadership, plant management, and frontline employees.
• Accountability & Ownership: Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments, and drives measurable results.
• Change Leadership: Champions continuous improvement and builds a proactive safety culture across multiple locations.
• Talent Development: Mentors EHS professionals and strengthens leadership capabilities throughout the organization.

Working Conditions & Travel

• Approximately 50% travel to manufacturing facilities throughout the Western Region.
• Regular exposure to manufacturing environments, including machinery, noise, varying temperatures, and potential chemical hazards.
• Must comply with all applicable safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and site-specific regulations.

Measures of Success

• Reduction in serious safety risks, injuries, and operational exposures.
• Improved environmental and occupational safety compliance across regional facilities.
• Consistent implementation of EHS standards, policies, and procedures.
• Timely resolution of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Stronger site-level EHS leadership, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Measurable progress in regional EHS performance and continuous improvement initiatives.