Director of Environmental Health & Safety
\nLocation: Upstate New York
\nTravel: Regional travel throughout the Northeast
\nDirector of Environmental Health & Safety
\nLocation: Upstate New York (Albany preferred; Rochester\/Farmington and Syracuse considered)
\nOur client in Upstate New York is seeking a Director of Environmental Health & Safety for a Direct Hire opportunity. This is a field-focused leadership position requiring extensive travel throughout the Northeast.
\nClient Profile
\nOur client is a growing, international organization specializing in recycling, resource recovery, and sustainable material processing. With operations throughout the United States and globally, the company is committed to improving workplace safety while expanding its operational footprint.
\nThe organization offers:
\nAn established international presence with continued growth throughout the Americas
\nA strong commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible resource management
\nExecutive leadership that has made workplace safety a top organizational priority
\nOpportunities for professional development and long-term career advancement
\nAn opportunity to lead meaningful improvements in safety culture and operational performance
\nDirector of Environmental Health & Safety Role
\nThe Director of Environmental Health & Safety will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for occupational safety and environmental programs across multiple processing facilities and redemption centers throughout the Northeast.
\nThis position is approximately 80% safety focused and 20% environmental, with a strong emphasis on OSHA compliance, safety training, program implementation, and developing a culture of accountability.
\nThe organization has established safety policies, procedures, and programs. The incoming Director will focus on strengthening execution, increasing employee engagement, improving incident reporting, and ensuring consistent enforcement across facilities.
\nThis individual will lead and develop an existing EHS team, partner closely with operations and senior leadership, and serve as a visible safety leader throughout the organization.
\nKey Responsibilities
\nLead and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety initiatives across approximately 10 major operating facilities and 50 smaller redemption centers.
\nEnsure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety requirements.
\nDrive implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of established safety policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
\nBuild a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, leadership accountability, and consistent communication.
\nLead, coach, mentor, and develop existing EHS professionals while supporting future team growth.
\nConduct frequent facility visits, safety inspections, operational assessments, and employee training.
\nPartner with site leadership to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
\nStrengthen incident reporting practices, conduct or oversee investigations, and identify opportunities to reduce workplace injuries.
\nDevelop and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers.
\nSupport safety initiatives involving industrial equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling operations.
\nCollaborate with fleet safety personnel on initiatives involving transportation and driver safety.
\nEstablish and monitor safety performance metrics, reporting trends, and continuous improvement initiatives.
\nWork collaboratively with operations leadership in facilities operating across multiple shifts, including 24-hour operations.
\nSupport global safety initiatives and coordinate with international leadership on organizational safety priorities.
\nPresent safety performance, initiatives, and recommendations to senior leadership.
\nSupport environmental compliance activities and related reporting requirements.
\nPartner with cross-functional teams on new technologies, operational improvements, and emerging safety initiatives.
\nTravel extensively throughout the assigned region to maintain a visible and engaged presence across operating facilities.
\nQualifications
\nRequired Qualifications
\n7 to 10 years of safety management and training experience.
\n2 to 3 years of experience leading, managing, and coaching EHS personnel.
\nStrong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, occupational safety practices, and workplace safety training.
\nDemonstrated experience implementing, enforcing, and improving safety programs within an operational environment.
\nExperience developing safety initiatives, influencing operational leadership, and driving employee accountability.
\nStrong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop EHS employees.
\nExcellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage with frontline employees and senior executives.
\nAbility to work effectively in active industrial, processing, warehouse, or plant environments.
\nWillingness and ability to travel approximately 70% to 75% throughout the Northeast.
\nValid driver’s license.
\nPreferred Qualifications
\nExperience in recycling, waste management, material recovery facilities, industrial processing, warehousing, or plant operations.
\nPrevious responsibility for safety programs across multiple operating locations.
\nExperience with fleet safety, DOT regulations, or CDL driver safety programs.
\nExperience supporting unionized operations.
\nFamiliarity with forklift, pallet jack, and material handling equipment safety training.
\nExperience implementing cultural or organizational change within an established workforce.
\nProfessional safety certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
\nFeatures and Benefits
\nTarget annual bonus of 25%
\nComprehensive medical plan options, prescription coverage, dental and vision benefits, wellness resources, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
\n401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, and disability coverage.
\nPaid time off, company holidays, and programs that help employees balance personal and professional priorities.
\nAdditional voluntary insurance options to help protect you and your loved ones.
\nOpportunity to lead an established EHS function and develop a growing team
\nHigh visibility and direct interaction with executive leadership
\nStrong organizational commitment to workplace safety
\nCareer growth opportunities within a growing international organization
\nOpportunity to make a measurable impact across multiple operating facilities
\nThe ideal candidate is an experienced, approachable, and hands-on EHS leader who enjoys being in the field, building relationships with employees, and turning established safety programs into consistent operational practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":171,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Albany, New York","_application":"applications@staffingfuture.com","_company_name":"Frontline Source Group","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-types":[7],"class_list":["post-938","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job-type-direct-hire"],"yoast_head":"\n