Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Location: Flexible within The Gund Company's footprint

While headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, this leadership position may be based at any Gund Company location. The successful candidate will maintain a strong presence across our operations and serve as a visible executive partner in driving safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable growth throughout the organization.

Shape the Future. Influence the Business. Leave a Legacy.

Most Environmental Health & Safety leadership opportunities focus on maintaining existing programs.

This opportunity is different.

At The Gund Company , we are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Environmental Health & Safety to lead the evolution of our global EH&S function as we continue to grow, expand our manufacturing footprint, and invest in operational excellence.

This role is designed for a leader who sees EH&S as a business enabler, not simply a compliance function.

We are looking for an executive who can align safety, environmental stewardship, risk management, sustainability, and operational performance into a unified enterprise strategy that supports long-term growth. This is an opportunity to influence the direction of the company, partner with senior leadership, and build systems, culture, and capabilities that will impact our organization for years to come.

If you are energized by transformation, enterprise leadership, and creating meaningful organizational impact, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Reporting to senior leadership, the Director of EH&S will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive global strategy that protects our people, strengthens operational performance, supports business growth, and advances our commitment to responsible manufacturing.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive consistency across multiple manufacturing sites while balancing regulatory compliance, operational realities, sustainability initiatives, and future business expansion.

You will not simply manage EH&S.

You will help shape how The Gund Company grows.

What You Will LeadEnterprise EH&S Strategy

• Develop and execute a multi-year EH&S roadmap aligned with company growth objectives.
• Establish enterprise-wide standards, governance practices, and performance expectations.
• Create scalable systems that support future expansion, acquisitions, and operational complexity.

Safety Culture Transformation

• Elevate safety from a program to a core leadership expectation.
• Drive accountability at all organizational levels through measurable leading and lagging indicators.
• Partner with operations leaders to build a proactive, prevention-focused culture.

Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability

• Advance environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across the enterprise.
• Identify opportunities to improve resource efficiency, reduce environmental risk, and support responsible growth.
• Position EH&S as a strategic contributor to long-term business success.

Executive Partnership & Business Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on risk, regulatory developments, and emerging EH&S challenges.
• Influence enterprise decisions through data, insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure EH&S priorities are integrated into broader operational and business objectives.

Organizational Capability Development

• Build and strengthen EH&S talent throughout the organization.
• Develop leadership capabilities across manufacturing operations.
• Create processes and systems that sustain performance well beyond today.

Why This Role Stands Apart

• Direct visibility and partnership with executive leadership.
• Opportunity to shape the future of EH&S for a growing global manufacturer.
• Influence enterprise-wide culture, strategy, and organizational performance.
• Ability to modernize reporting, analytics, and management systems.
• Exposure to international operations, expansion efforts, and acquisition integration activities.
• Significant impact on employee well-being, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and business results.
• Opportunity to build a lasting legacy across the organization.

Requirements:

The Leader We Are Seeking

You are a strategic thinker who understands the realities of manufacturing operations and knows how to influence change across a diverse organization.

You have successfully led EH&S initiatives across multiple sites, built strong partnerships with operations leaders, and implemented systems that improve both safety performance and business outcomes.

You are equally comfortable in the boardroom, on the manufacturing floor, and in front of frontline teams.

Most importantly, you understand that exceptional EH&S leadership requires more than compliance expertise. It requires vision, influence, business acumen, and the ability to drive meaningful organizational change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive EH&S leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Multi-site and multi-state EH&S leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise-wide EH&S strategies.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental permitting, risk management, and safety management systems.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record of strengthening safety culture and improving organizational performance.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent are strongly preferred.

Success in This Role Means

Within your first few years, you will have:

• Established a clear enterprise EH&S vision and strategic roadmap.
• Strengthened consistency and accountability across all facilities.
• Enhanced safety culture and leadership engagement throughout the organization.
• Improved EH&S metrics, reporting capabilities, and business visibility.
• Built scalable systems to support future growth and acquisition activity.
• Developed stronger environmental and sustainability practices.
• Positioned EH&S as a strategic advantage for The Gund Company.

If You Are Motivated By...

• Building rather than maintaining
• Leading transformation and organizational change
• Influencing executive decisions
• Developing people and leadership capability
• Driving enterprise-wide impact
• Solving complex operational challenges
• Creating a safer and stronger organization
• Leaving a lasting professional legacy

...we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and annual incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• The ability to make a lasting impact within a growing global manufacturing organization

Build Something Bigger Than a Program

At The Gund Company, we believe EH&S excellence is fundamental to how we operate, grow, and care for our people.

We're looking for a strategic leader who is ready to shape the future of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence across our organization.

If you're ready to influence strategy, drive transformation, and leave a lasting legacy, we'd like to talk with you.