Director, HSEQ

About the job

Key Responsibilities:

- Health & Safety Leadership:

Develop and implement best-in-class safety programs to ensure a zero-incident workplace, embedding safety as a core value throughout the organization.

- Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, FDA (if applicable), and other federal, state, and local regulations governing chemical manufacturing and distribution.

- Security Oversight:

Lead security initiatives, including site security, product stewardship, and supply chain security, in compliance with CFATS and other industry regulations.

- Quality Assurance:

Oversee quality control and assurance programs, ensuring product consistency, customer satisfaction, and adherence to ISO 9001 or other relevant certifications.

- Environmental Responsibility:

Drive sustainability and environmental compliance programs, ensuring adherence to all environmental regulations and company sustainability goals.

- Risk Management:

Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks related to HSSQ, including process safety management (PSM), hazardous materials handling, and emergency response planning.

- Training & Development:

Lead employee training initiatives to enhance awareness and compliance with safety, security, and quality procedures.

- Incident Management:

Establish incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes to drive continuous improvement.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with operations, R&D, supply chain, and regulatory teams to integrate HSSQ into business strategy and decision-making.

- Leadership & Culture:

Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in health, safety, security, and quality.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

- 10+ years of experience in an HSSQ leadership role within the chemical or manufacturing industry.

- Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DHS, PSM, CFATS, and ISO 9001/14001 regulations and best practices.

- Proven track record of improving safety performance and regulatory compliance in a high-risk environment.

- Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.

- Experience leading audits, incident investigations, and risk management programs.

- Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

- Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) are a plus.

Note: This role has no direct-reports.

*Will need frequent travel to plants in AL, GA, OK and MS. May live along the Gulf Coast, but if in Houston, the role is onsite, unless traveling.