Director of Health and Safety

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Health and Safety

Location: Fort Mill, SC

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Pay Range: $145,000 - $165,000 + 15% annual bonus eligibility

Work Type: Full-time

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Recruiter Contact: Tanny / Phone: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com / View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

The Imagine Group is recruiting for a Director of Health and Safety on behalf of our client, a leading North American leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-efficiency, premium quality solar cells and solar modules. They leverage more than 40 years of solar experience and best-in-class technologies operating state-of-the-art facilities in Fort Mill, SC . Each operating facility features multiple automated production lines, certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard, and just-in-time manufacturing to deliver Buy American approved PV modules specifically designed for and dedicated to the North American market.

In this role you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote a safe work environment. You will lead safety initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and partner with leadership to drive a strong safety culture across manufacturing operations. This position requires strategic thinking, deep knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, and the ability to influence and train teams at all levels.

• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k)Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/VisionInsurance Plans
• Health Savings Accountoption
• Supplemental/Voluntary InsurancePlans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success

Enterprise EHS & Process Safety Governance

• Serve as the corporate authority for Environmental, Health, Safety, and Process Safety Management.
• Establish enterprisewide governance, standards, and escalation pathways for highhazard and process safety risks.
• Chair or sponsor enterprise EHS and Process Safety steering committees.
• Provide regular briefings to executive leadership on EHS and process safety risk exposure, performance trends, and emerging risks.
• Exercise authority to stop work or shut down processes for unsafe, noncompliant, or highrisk conditions.

EHS & Process Safety Management Systems (ISO & PSM)

• Own the design, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise management systems aligned with:
  • ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
  • ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
  • OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119), where applicable
• Establish standardized enterprise processes for:
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA/JHA)
  • Process hazard analysis (PHA), including HAZOP, WhatIf, and FMEA methodologies
  • Management of Change (MOC)
  • Operating procedures and safe work practices
  • Incident investigation, root cause analysis, and learning systems
• Ensure certification readiness, internal audit rigor, and consistent site execution within enterprise frameworks.

Process Safety Leadership (PSM & HAZOP)

• Provide strategic oversight of Process Safety Management programs for chemical and highrisk operations.
• Ensure effective governance of critical PSM elements, including:
  • Process hazard analysis (PHA) and HAZOP facilitation or oversight
  • Mechanical integrity and asset reliability
  • Process safety training and competency
  • Emergency planning and response for major hazard scenarios
• Influence earlystage capital project design, equipment selection, and process changes to eliminate or reduce process safety risk.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure PSM requirements are integrated into:
  • New processes, tools, and automation
  • Advanced chemical delivery systems
  • Highly automated and complex manufacturing equipment

Environmental Risk Management & Sustainability

• Lead enterprise environmental programs, including:
  • Chemical lifecycle management (storage, use, disposal)
  • Hazardous and universal waste management
  • Air permitting and emissions control (VOCs, acids, solvents)
  • Wastewater compliance, pretreatment, and water stewardship
  • Emergency response, spill prevention (SPCC), and contingency planning
• Establish environmental performance metrics and support ESG reporting, customer audits, and sustainability initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and environmental risk mitigation.

Health & Safety Leadership – High Hazard & Technical Environments

• Provide strategic oversight for safety programs in complex manufacturing environments, including:
  • Industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring
  • Chemical hazard communication (GHS)
  • Contractor safety governance
  • Cleanroom safety, ergonomic risk, and precision work hazards
  • Specialized PPE and engineered controls
• Demonstrate leadership credibility in highly technical and automated operations, even when not the direct subject matter expert.

Capital Planning, M&A, and Business Enablement

• Influence capital planning, facility design, and process engineering to ensure EHS and process safety hazards are addressed upstream.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, site expansions, and greenfield projects through:
  • EHS and process safety due diligence
  • Integration planning
  • Startup and operational readiness reviews
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership during strategic growth decisions.

Metrics, Auditing & Performance Management

• Establish and manage enterprise KPIs, including:
  • TRIR, DART, and severity rates
  • Nearmiss and process safety event reporting
  • Environmental incidents and permit deviations
  • PHA/HAZOP completion and action closure rates
  • Audit findings and corrective action effectiveness
• Lead enterprise EHS and PSM audits and ensure timely, effective closure of findings.
• Use data and trend analysis to drive proactive risk reduction and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in chemical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Experience with PHA / HAZOP oversight or facilitation.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Proven ability to influence executive leaders and operational decisionmakers.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.
• Direct experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.
• Multisite or global manufacturing oversight.
• Experience supporting customer EHS audits and ESG reporting.
• M&A, greenfield startup, or highhazard process implementation experience.