Director, EHSS

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all. 

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Soft Skills

• Leadership: Supervises 1-3 direct reports with the ability to develop personal growth opportunities, while managing multiple projects for organizational growth. The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal.
• Adaptability The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.
• Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully.
• Coaching Skills: The skill for growing and developing others. Knowing how to ask the right questions, active listening, and empowering others, as well as building rapport with colleagues.
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.
• Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one’s time effectively.
• Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, recognizing different perspectives and strengths.

Job Summary:

The Director of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) Operations will lead and oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive EHS&S programs across all Benjamin Moore facilities, including headquarters, manufacturing, and distribution sites across the U.S., Canada, and international locations. This leadership role ensures that all operations comply with applicable regulations and standards while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will be a visible and hands-on leader who builds a sustainable, high-functioning safety culture by fully engaging both wage & hour employees and leadership across the organization. They will champion safety as a core business value and bring demonstrated success in developing and implementing enterprise-wide EHS&S management systems and strategic plans. With over 15 years of progressive EHS&S experience, including at least 5 years in executive leadership roles within complex, multi-site environments (such as manufacturing plants, distribution centers, laboratories, and headquarters), this individual will possess a proven ability to lead and align a team of dedicated EHS&S professionals. The candidate must also be a collaborative and influential partner, capable of working across departments and geographies to drive measurable improvements and long-term results.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight and execution of all facets of the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) program across the organization’s twenty-six (26) Manufacturing, Distribution, R&D and office sites in US, Canada and International locations
• Leadership of a dedicated team of twelve (12) EHS&S professionals entrusted with providing strategic leadership and fostering organizational excellence to ensure the protection of personnel, the environment, and corporate assets.
• Development and rollout of the organization’s EHS&S Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan; including all related programs and implementation tools.
• Monitor and measure EHS&S Key leading and lagging Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), improvement targets, internal and external audits, and correction action plans.
• Provide senior level crisis management response during emergency situations.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental stewardship, occupational health and safety performance, and physical security practices.
• Partner with senior leadership to align EHS&S goals with business objectives and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance.
• Manage relationships with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and emergency response organizations.
• Direct security operations to safeguard personnel, assets, and facilities, including crisis management planning and execution.
• Develop and implement incident management processes and manage root cause analysis following high potential incidents.
• Interface with compliance, risk management and in-house legal staff as required on miscellaneous workers’ compensation, environmental, health and safety matters.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline related to health and safety. BSc/BA in safety management or relevant field is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in a chemical, manufacturing, or transportation environment in an environmental, health and safety capacity.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. chemical safety regulations including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, TSCA, CERCLA, SARA, and DOT hazardous materials transportation.
• Proven experience as an EHSS leader in a multi-facility environment with a track record leading complex and multifunctional projects, teams, and committees.
• Ability to mentor, manage and motivate a diverse EH&S Team and workforce to achieve objectives
• Effective communicator with the ability to make presentations to corporate staff as well as field personnel
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or other data software management systems
• Willing and able to travel (35%) to sites located in the U.S. on short notice.