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Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Wausau, WI • On-site

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Ceramic, Glass, Cement Product Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Apogee Architectural Metals
Position Summary
The Director of EHS for Architectural Metals is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees, protecting the environment, plant protection/security programs, and maintaining compliance with regulations through initiatives and fostering collaboration across multiple sites to support the organization's overall success.
Key Responsibilities
  • Enterprise EHS Strategy
  • Develop and execute a multi-year Metals EHS strategy aligned with business growth, operational excellence, and employee engagement objectives.
  • Establish long-term EHS priorities, roadmaps, and performance targets across all Metals locations.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the Metals Leadership Team on safety, environmental, security, and occupational health risks and opportunities.

  • Building One Metals EHS System
  • Lead the standardization and integration of EHS processes, systems, governance, and performance expectations across all Metals locations.
  • Identify and implement best practices while reducing unnecessary variation between sites.
  • Establish common metrics, leading indicators, reporting standards, and accountability mechanisms.

  • Culture Transformation
  • Lead the development of a proactive safety culture that moves the organization beyond compliance toward personal ownership, risk recognition, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with operational leaders to embed EHS accountability into leadership expectations and performance management processes.

  • Leadership Team Influence
  • Partner with Corp EHS, ELT, Directors, and Site Leaders to integrate EHS considerations into business strategy, capital planning, operational decisions, and organizational change initiatives.
  • Influence decision-making through data, risk assessment, and business case development.

  • Data, Analytics & Leading Indicators
  • Develop and leverage EHS analytics, leading indicators, and trend analysis to proactively identify risk and drive business decisions.
  • Utilize data to prioritize resources, improve performance, and reduce operational risk.

  • Occupational Health
  • Partner with Occupational Health to develop strategies related to injury prevention, return-to-work programs, ergonomics, employee wellness, and regulatory compliance.

  • Capital & Business Planning
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure EHS considerations are incorporated into capital projects, facility expansions, equipment purchases, and business growth initiatives.

  • Talent Strategy
  • Develop and execute a Metals EHS talent strategy, including succession planning, capability development, leadership coaching, and organizational design to support future business needs.

  • Risk Management & Governance
  • Establish and maintain an enterprise EHS risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and tracking.
  • Lead enterprise-wide risk reviews and ensure alignment with corporate risk management processes.
  • Ensure robust governance, audit readiness, and internal controls across all Metals operations.
  • Oversee incident investigation standards and ensure root cause discipline and systemic corrective actions.

  • Regulatory Strategy & External Interface
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations while proactively monitoring and preparing for emerging regulatory changes.
  • Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders.
  • Lead permitting strategies and ensure environmental compliance for existing and new operations.

  • Incident & Crisis Management
  • Establish and lead enterprise incident response and crisis management protocols.
  • Provide leadership during significant incidents, ensuring timely escalation, communication, and recovery.
  • Drive organizational learning from serious incidents across all sites.

  • Contractor & Supply Chain EHS
  • Often a major risk area that gets underemphasized.
  • Develop and enforce contractor EHS management standards across all Metals locations.
  • Ensure EHS expectations are embedded within procurement and supply chain processes.
  • Monitor contractor performance and integrate them into site safety culture.

Experience & Skills
  • Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, MBA/Graduate Degree preferred.

  • Experience:
  • 15+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multi-site EHS programs and teams.
  • Experience developing enterprise-wide EHS strategies and driving organizational change.
  • Experience influencing executive leadership and operating in a matrixed organization.

  • Required Skills:
  • Strategic thinking and enterprise risk management capability
  • Ability to translate EHS risk into business impact and financial terms
  • Change management and culture transformation expertise
  • Executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership decision-making
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and compliance systems
  • Incident investigation methodologies
  • Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive standardization across diverse operations
  • Contractor and supply chain EHS management expertise

  • Preferred Skills:
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and write instructions, procedures, etc.
  • Must exhibit a professional behavior and attitude, technically and personally, in all aspects of the work environment and always demonstrate respect for all others.
  • Manage direct reports on the EHS Team and provide guidance to EHS Liaisons at other locations.

Work Environment
This position may require travel to various Architectural Metals locations (20%). Regularly works in both office and manufacturing environments, requiring adherence to safety protocols.
Our Benefits
We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.
  • Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
  • Incentive Plans
  • 401(k) with employer contribution and match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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