AFB International
Director, Global Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
AFB International, Aurora, Missouri, United States, 65605
Job Description
Director, Global Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
Global Scope | Strategic Impact | Manufacturing Focus
At AFB International, we lead the pet food industry in palatability solutions—and we do it with safety, sustainability, and innovation at the core. We’re seeking a forward-thinking
Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)
to shape and drive our global EHS strategy across all operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who’s passionate about building best-in-class programs that go beyond compliance to create a true culture of safety.
What You’ll Do:
Lead EHS Strategy:
Develop and execute a global roadmap that aligns with company values and positions AFB in the top quartile for EHS performance.
Drive Compliance & Excellence:
Oversee global regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and proactive safety, health, and environmental practices.
Influence & Partner:
Collaborate across engineering, HR, operations, and site leaders to implement systems, training, audits, and change management initiatives.
Enable Continuous Improvement:
Use data-driven insights, audits, and incident analysis to drive improvements in EHS processes, safety culture, and performance metrics.
Develop Talent:
Build and lead a strong EHS team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and employee engagement.
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of progressive EHS leadership, with global and manufacturing experience
Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and EHS systems
Strong communicator and influencer with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
Proven ability to analyze risk, lead change, and build cross-functional partnerships; Lean/Six Sigma background preferred
Why Join Us?
At AFB International, a proud member of the
Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI)
family, safety and sustainability are not just priorities — they’re part of our DNA. As a global leader in pet food palatability solutions, we improve the lives of pets and strengthen the trust of their owners. And we do it through a shared commitment to EBI’s core values:
Our People Matter
Win and Grow with Customers
Kaizen Mindset
Longterm Approach
As our
Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety , you’ll step into a
strategic and globally impactful role
where you’ll protect what matters most — our people, our planet, and our future.
AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
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At AFB International, we lead the pet food industry in palatability solutions—and we do it with safety, sustainability, and innovation at the core. We’re seeking a forward-thinking
Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)
to shape and drive our global EHS strategy across all operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who’s passionate about building best-in-class programs that go beyond compliance to create a true culture of safety.
What You’ll Do:
Lead EHS Strategy:
Develop and execute a global roadmap that aligns with company values and positions AFB in the top quartile for EHS performance.
Drive Compliance & Excellence:
Oversee global regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and proactive safety, health, and environmental practices.
Influence & Partner:
Collaborate across engineering, HR, operations, and site leaders to implement systems, training, audits, and change management initiatives.
Enable Continuous Improvement:
Use data-driven insights, audits, and incident analysis to drive improvements in EHS processes, safety culture, and performance metrics.
Develop Talent:
Build and lead a strong EHS team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and employee engagement.
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of progressive EHS leadership, with global and manufacturing experience
Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and EHS systems
Strong communicator and influencer with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
Proven ability to analyze risk, lead change, and build cross-functional partnerships; Lean/Six Sigma background preferred
Why Join Us?
At AFB International, a proud member of the
Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI)
family, safety and sustainability are not just priorities — they’re part of our DNA. As a global leader in pet food palatability solutions, we improve the lives of pets and strengthen the trust of their owners. And we do it through a shared commitment to EBI’s core values:
Our People Matter
Win and Grow with Customers
Kaizen Mindset
Longterm Approach
As our
Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety , you’ll step into a
strategic and globally impactful role
where you’ll protect what matters most — our people, our planet, and our future.
AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
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