TriMas Packaging group
Director, Environmental, Health, Safety & Security
TriMas Packaging group, Lansing, Michigan, United States
Director, Environmental, Health, Safety & Security
Company: TriMas Company LLC
Primary Location: 38505 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 USA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type:Salaried | Full-Time
Function: Environmental, Health & Safety
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Main Duties & Responsibilities
The Director of EHSS will lead and oversee allEnvironment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability programs across the TriMasglobal manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for establishing andimplementing strategies that ensure regulatory compliance, safeguard the healthand safety of employees, minimize environmental impact, and promote sustainablepractices. While the scope includes all aspects of EHSS, particular emphasiswill be placed on driving world-class safety performance across 37facilities in 13 countries. Thisindividual will partner with executive leadership, regional site leaders, andfunctional teams to build a culture of safety and sustainability that alignswith our corporate values and supports operational excellence. This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Bloomfield Hills, MIlocation. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Safety Leadership
Develop, implement, and continuously improve global safety programs,policies, and training. Lead efforts to eliminate workplace incidents, injuries, andoccupational illnesses through proactive risk assessment and hazardmitigation. Standardize safety metrics, audits, and reporting across globalsites to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. Champion a “Drive to Zero” safety culture at all levels of theorganization.
Environmental & Sustainability
Ensure compliance with global environmental regulations related toemissions, waste management, water usage, and chemical handling. Lead initiatives to reduce the company’s environmental footprintthrough energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon reduction programs. Collaborate on process to collect Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions,including implementing a supplier approach, and other relevant metrics tosupport customer requests and requirements. Support sustainability reporting, including ESG disclosures, CDP,and other stakeholder requirements.
Health & Occupational Hygiene
Implement programs to protect employee health, including industrialhygiene, ergonomics, and wellness initiatives. Collaborate with HR and Operations to ensure global health standardsand occupational medical programs are in place.
Governance & Compliance
Monitor and interpret new regulations and industry standards,ensuring proactive compliance. Lead EHSS audits, assessments, and corrective action programsglobally. Establish and track KPIs for safety, environmental, andsustainability performance. Lead TriMas’ annual EHS Flag Program.
Leadership & Culture
Provide strategic direction to regional leaders and site-level safety/environmentalmanagers. Engage employees at all levels to embed EHSS into day-to-dayoperations and decision-making. Serve as the company’s EHSS representative with regulators, industryassociations, and external stakeholders.
Security& Emergency Management
Develop and oversee corporate security protocols, including physical security, access control, and crisis response. Lead emergency management planning and response for incidents such as fires, injuries, spills, and security threats. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during crisis events.
TeamLeadership & Collaboration
Supervise EHSS staff and contractors; provide coaching, performance management, and professional development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, legal, HR, and sustainability. Represent TriMas in industry forums and regulatory engagements.
Qualifications RequiredSkills and Abilities: Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to implementation. Passionate advocate for employee safety and wellbeing. Collaborative leader who can work across global functions andcultures. Results-driven with the ability to balance compliance, riskmanagement, and operational excellence. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communicationskills. Ability to analyze complex data and regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHSS management systems. Ability to travel 25–30% globally.
Educationand Experience: Bachelor’s degree in, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or relatedfield. Minimum 10–15 years of progressive EHSS leadership experience in a global manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO, and international EHSSstandards. Proven track record of reducing incident rates and driving culturalchange in safety. Experience in sustainability and ESG reporting is a plus.
Benefits Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits. Click here for more information:
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The Director of EHSS will lead and oversee allEnvironment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability programs across the TriMasglobal manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for establishing andimplementing strategies that ensure regulatory compliance, safeguard the healthand safety of employees, minimize environmental impact, and promote sustainablepractices. While the scope includes all aspects of EHSS, particular emphasiswill be placed on driving world-class safety performance across 37facilities in 13 countries. Thisindividual will partner with executive leadership, regional site leaders, andfunctional teams to build a culture of safety and sustainability that alignswith our corporate values and supports operational excellence. This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Bloomfield Hills, MIlocation. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Safety Leadership
Develop, implement, and continuously improve global safety programs,policies, and training. Lead efforts to eliminate workplace incidents, injuries, andoccupational illnesses through proactive risk assessment and hazardmitigation. Standardize safety metrics, audits, and reporting across globalsites to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. Champion a “Drive to Zero” safety culture at all levels of theorganization.
Environmental & Sustainability
Ensure compliance with global environmental regulations related toemissions, waste management, water usage, and chemical handling. Lead initiatives to reduce the company’s environmental footprintthrough energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon reduction programs. Collaborate on process to collect Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions,including implementing a supplier approach, and other relevant metrics tosupport customer requests and requirements. Support sustainability reporting, including ESG disclosures, CDP,and other stakeholder requirements.
Health & Occupational Hygiene
Implement programs to protect employee health, including industrialhygiene, ergonomics, and wellness initiatives. Collaborate with HR and Operations to ensure global health standardsand occupational medical programs are in place.
Governance & Compliance
Monitor and interpret new regulations and industry standards,ensuring proactive compliance. Lead EHSS audits, assessments, and corrective action programsglobally. Establish and track KPIs for safety, environmental, andsustainability performance. Lead TriMas’ annual EHS Flag Program.
Leadership & Culture
Provide strategic direction to regional leaders and site-level safety/environmentalmanagers. Engage employees at all levels to embed EHSS into day-to-dayoperations and decision-making. Serve as the company’s EHSS representative with regulators, industryassociations, and external stakeholders.
Security& Emergency Management
Develop and oversee corporate security protocols, including physical security, access control, and crisis response. Lead emergency management planning and response for incidents such as fires, injuries, spills, and security threats. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during crisis events.
TeamLeadership & Collaboration
Supervise EHSS staff and contractors; provide coaching, performance management, and professional development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, legal, HR, and sustainability. Represent TriMas in industry forums and regulatory engagements.
Qualifications RequiredSkills and Abilities: Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to implementation. Passionate advocate for employee safety and wellbeing. Collaborative leader who can work across global functions andcultures. Results-driven with the ability to balance compliance, riskmanagement, and operational excellence. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communicationskills. Ability to analyze complex data and regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHSS management systems. Ability to travel 25–30% globally.
Educationand Experience: Bachelor’s degree in, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or relatedfield. Minimum 10–15 years of progressive EHSS leadership experience in a global manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO, and international EHSSstandards. Proven track record of reducing incident rates and driving culturalchange in safety. Experience in sustainability and ESG reporting is a plus.
Benefits Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits. Click here for more information:
www.trimasbenefits.com
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