Sr. Director EHS & Sustainability

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary: To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Sr Director of EH&S and Sustainability located in Austin, Tx. Reporting to the VP of EH&S, the Sr Director, EH&S is responsible for mentoring, coaching and directing site EH&S professionals to implement Corporate EH&S programs created to ensure that all regional operations comply with regulatory and corporate policies. Drive cultural change with a high degree of employee engagement. Provides leadership and works closely with EHS Leadership on the creation, implementation and maintenance of best Corporate EH&S standards and programs.

What a typical day looks like:

• Drive EH&S Excellence: Lead and contribute to overall EH&S excellence by providing strategic direction and technical expertise to initiatives aimed at improving EH&S performance while minimizing risks and liabilities across multiple disciplines, including industrial hygiene, machine safety, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting.
• Mentor and Coach: Guide and mentor site EH&S professionals in executing compliance responsibilities, enhancing their skillsets, and building overall team capability.
• Leadership Engagement: Provide effective leadership and engage with each site to achieve best-in-class EH&S performance.
• Cultural Change: Collaborate with regional leadership to drive cultural change around EH&S, fostering high levels of employee engagement.
• Leverage Best Practices: Implement and articulate EH&S goals, objectives, initiatives, policies, procedures, and key performance indicators across the region.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build relationships with Business and Functional leaders to foster support for continuous EH&S improvement.
• Metrics Monitoring: Collect, monitor, analyze, and evaluate metrics to measure the effectiveness of EH&S compliance and training programs, providing feedback to senior management.
• Assess EH&S Maturity: Evaluate current EH&S maturity levels and develop a tactical plan for necessary EH&S programs.
• Project Management: Manage EH&S-related capital projects, including permitting and risk mitigation through engineering controls.
• M&A Support: Support due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, as well as post-merger integration and real estate transactions.
• Incident Monitoring: Oversee a monitoring program to analyze workplace incidents and near misses, determining root causes and implementing corrective measures to eliminate hazards.
• Risk Reduction: Execute safety strategies to reduce employee risk and promote a behavioral-based safety culture.
• Training and Support for Leaders: Assist in training and supporting leaders and teams in conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions during safety incident investigations.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management, mandatory within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading EH&S programs and initiatives across multiple sites or locations in global capacity.
• Experience in managing EHS compliance and regulatory matters, including OSHA regulations, EPA environmental requirements, and state/local safety standards.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations, including general industry and construction safety regulations.
• Familiarity with EPA regulations and state-specific environmental laws.
• Workers' Compensation Expertise: Proven experience managing workers' compensation programs, including incident reporting, claim management, and loss control measures.
• Understanding of the workers' compensation claims process and best practices for injury management and prevention.
• Insurance Industry Experience: Experience interacting with insurance companies, including negotiating coverage, premiums, and managing claims related to workplace incidents.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management practices necessary for determining adequate insurance coverage for EH&S liabilities.
• Technical Proficiencies: Strong understanding of incident investigation techniques, root cause analysis, and risk assessment methodologies. Proficient in using EH&S management systems and software for reporting, tracking, and analysis of compliance metrics and incidents.
• Training and Development: Ability to develop and implement effective training programs that raise employee awareness and understanding of safety hazards and compliance requirements. Experience in coaching and leading cross-functional teams in safety practices and compliance.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar qualifications preferred.
• Active participation in professional organizations related to safety, health, and environmental management.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey EH&S policies, procedures, and training effectively. Capability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executives, managers, and front-line employees.
• Crisis Management: Experience in developing and executing emergency response plans and conducting emergency drills. Ability to handle and mitigate crises related to EH&S incidents efficiently.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions related to safety and compliance performance. Experience using data analytics to improve EH&S systems and processes.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

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Is Sponsorship Available? No

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Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!