Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Location: Flexible within The Gund Company's footprint. While headquartered in St. Louis, MO, this leader may be based at any Gund Company facility and will maintain a visible presence across our operations to drive enterprise-wide EH&S excellence.

Build the Future of EH&S at The Gund Company

Most EH&S leadership roles ask you to maintain a program.

This role asks you to build a legacy.

The Gund Company is searching for an experienced Director of Environmental Health & Safety to lead the next chapter of our global EH&S strategy. As we continue to grow, expand operations, and strengthen our global footprint, we need a visionary leader who can transform a strong foundation into a world-class EH&S organization. 

This is not a role for someone who simply wants to administer compliance.

This is an opportunity for a builder. A leader who sees around corners. Someone who can develop enterprise standards, create scalable systems, influence executive decisions, strengthen safety culture, and leave a lasting impact on employees across the globe. 

With a planned leadership transition and increasing focus on sustainability, growth, and operational excellence, the next Director of EH&S will play a critical role in shaping how safety and environmental stewardship evolve across The Gund Company for years to come. 

What You Will Build

• A unified global EH&S strategy that supports a growing manufacturing organization. 
• Enterprise-wide safety standards, governance processes, and accountability systems. 
• A culture where safety is not a program, but a leadership expectation. 
• Scalable compliance and risk management systems that support future growth and acquisitions. 
• Robust environmental and sustainability initiatives that position the company for long-term success. 
• The next generation of EH&S talent and leadership capability across the organization. 

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Direct partnership with executive leadership.
• Ability to  shape the company's global EH&S vision and roadmap. 
• Opportunity to modernize systems, analytics, and reporting capabilities. 
• Exposure to international operations and acquisition integration activities. 
• Significant influence on employee safety, environmental stewardship, and business performance. 
• The chance to take a respected, established program and elevate it to the next level. 

The Leader We Are Looking For

You thrive in complex manufacturing environments. You've led EH&S across multiple sites, influenced leaders without formal authority, and successfully balanced operational needs with regulatory requirements. More importantly, you know how to create buy-in, drive accountability, and build systems that last. 

You bring:

• Multi-site manufacturing EH&S leadership experience. 
• Experience building and executing enterprise wide EH&S strategies. 
• Expertise in compliance, risk management, and safety management systems. 
• Strong business acumen and executive communication skills. 
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams. 
• A track record of improving safety culture and organizational performance. 
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives. 

If You're Motivated By...

· Building rather than maintaining

· Influencing at the executive level

· Creating enterprise-wide impact

· Developing people and culture

· Solving complex operational challenges

· Leaving a lasting legacy

...we'd like to talk with you.

What’s In it For You?

• Competitive pay and annual incentive opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Build your career while shaping the future of EH&S at a growing global manufacturer