Director Environmental, Health and Safety

Remote, US Full time 25942 At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Job Summary The Director of EHS Operations is responsible for developing, implementing, supporting world class safety programs, and ensuring compliance throughout GAF manufacturing facilities and operations. This position will direct the strategy and oversee the execution of safety and corporate EHS initiatives across all of GAF. This individual will be responsible for ensuring all sites have a proactive, behavior-based safety culture, and all programs, policies, training and safety methodologies reinforce that culture. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety and support other GAF and Standard Logistics EHS Staff. Essential Duties Define and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy that aligns with corporate business objectives and supports behavior based safety goals. Champion and drive a proactive, zero-incident mindset and behavior-based safety culture rooted in employee engagement, transparency, and accountability across all operational sites. Lead enterprise-wide EHS risk assessment and mitigation processes, specifically embedding Process Safety Management (PSM) and industrial hygiene best practices into daily operations. Direct the development, implementation, and governance of integrated EHS management systems and tools, leveraging advanced data analytics and digital platforms to monitor performance, identify emerging risks, and drive data-backed corrective actions. Ensure robust regulatory compliance and maintain governance over all GAF safety and environmental enterprise standards, policies, and management initiatives through proactive auditing and emerging regulation trend analysis. Oversee the incident investigation and reporting process, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to conduct thorough root cause analyses and ensure effective, organization-wide implementation of preventative and corrective actions. Lead, mentor, and coach EHS professionals and operational leadership, fostering EHS leadership through influence and ensuring high-quality, up-to-date safety and environmental training programs are deployed. 50% Domestic Travel Applicants currently residing in the following states will be considered : AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OR, RI, TX, UT, VT, WI, WV, HI, SD, WY

AL, AR, GA, FL, MD, NC, SC, PA

Qualifications Required Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Safety, Engineering, or a related degree field 10 years EHS experience, 5 years management of others Ability to effectively adapt to changing needs and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude with a focus on client success. Exceptional interpersonal skills that are leveraged to build relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders. Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills including the ability to effectively present and discuss technical information and respond to questions from employees, government agency representatives, and customers. Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability. Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage multiple projects. Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite Office. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company. Qualifications Preferred Post graduate degree in Safety, Engineering, or a related field Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Competencies Safety Culture Leadership: Fostering a strong safety culture where safety is a top priority. Safety Regulations & Compliance: Thorough understanding and adherence to all relevant safety regulations and company policies. Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating safety risks. Incident Investigation & Prevention: Ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis and implement preventative measures. Strategic Vision & Execution: Defining and communicating a clear EHS vision aligned with business goals. Continuous Improvement (CI) Expertise: Applying methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma to drive operational excellence. Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport and drive results across multiple functions. Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications. Base Salary Range: $189,000-$241,500 How We Protect What Matters Most: We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees. GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT. We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit). Privacy Notice ( Applicant Notice With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gaf