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Overview
This position is ideal for senior-level EHS, sustainability, and product compliance professionals to join the Global Real Estate, Workplace Services & Sustainability team as a Director, EHS and Sustainability, leading enterprise-wide environmental, health & safety programs, sustainability strategy, and product stewardship initiatives. Partnering with cross-functional teams including Legal, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Operations, you’ll provide strategic leadership, regulatory insights, and sustainability expertise to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and support the company’s environmental and social impact goals. This role is critical in shaping the company’s global EHS culture, advancing its sustainability commitments, and ensuring responsible product lifecycle management.
Responsibilities
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS):
Develop and implement global EHS strategies, policies, and programs aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international EHS regulations across all sites.
Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety performance and risk mitigation.
Promote a proactive safety culture through training, audits, and employee engagement.
Sustainability & ESG:
Lead the development and execution of the company’s sustainability strategy, including climate action, resource efficiency, and circular economy initiatives.
Oversee Environmental elements of ESG reporting and disclosures (e.g., CSRD, CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD), ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability into business operations, product development, and supply chain practices.
Identify and evaluate emerging sustainability trends, technologies, and partnerships.
Product Stewardship & Compliance:
Oversee global product chemical compliance programs, including REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, and other applicable regulations.
Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure product materials meet environmental and health standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Manage extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, including packaging, electronics, and battery take-back and recycling obligations.
Partner with R&D, legal, and supply chain teams to proactively address regulatory changes and customer requirements.
Develop and maintain systems for tracking and reporting product compliance and sustainability metrics.
What we’re looking for
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Sustainability, or related field; master’s degree desirable.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS, sustainability, and product compliance, preferably in a global, multi-site organization.
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001) and product compliance frameworks (REACH, RoHS, EPR).
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful EHS and sustainability programs.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with ESG reporting, climate risk assessment, and decarbonization strategies is highly desirable.
Complementary skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
Collaborative leader who can influence across functions and levels.
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Pay and Benefits
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law. Benefits described below are general descriptions for full-time employees in this position:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Health Savings Account options may be available.
Employee discounts on Invisalign and Vivera for eligible dependents after 90 days.
Back-up Child/Elder Care and caregiving assistance; Family Forming Benefits; Lactation Support Services.
Employee Assistance Program; Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy for eligible dependents.
Insurance options including Basic Life, AD&D, and voluntary life; Flexible Spending Accounts; 401(k) with company match; Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays; parental leave and bereavement leave per policy and local law.
Note:
This description reflects general benefits and may be subject to change. This content does not imply a contractual obligation.
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This position is ideal for senior-level EHS, sustainability, and product compliance professionals to join the Global Real Estate, Workplace Services & Sustainability team as a Director, EHS and Sustainability, leading enterprise-wide environmental, health & safety programs, sustainability strategy, and product stewardship initiatives. Partnering with cross-functional teams including Legal, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Operations, you’ll provide strategic leadership, regulatory insights, and sustainability expertise to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and support the company’s environmental and social impact goals. This role is critical in shaping the company’s global EHS culture, advancing its sustainability commitments, and ensuring responsible product lifecycle management.
Responsibilities
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS):
Develop and implement global EHS strategies, policies, and programs aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international EHS regulations across all sites.
Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety performance and risk mitigation.
Promote a proactive safety culture through training, audits, and employee engagement.
Sustainability & ESG:
Lead the development and execution of the company’s sustainability strategy, including climate action, resource efficiency, and circular economy initiatives.
Oversee Environmental elements of ESG reporting and disclosures (e.g., CSRD, CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD), ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability into business operations, product development, and supply chain practices.
Identify and evaluate emerging sustainability trends, technologies, and partnerships.
Product Stewardship & Compliance:
Oversee global product chemical compliance programs, including REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, and other applicable regulations.
Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure product materials meet environmental and health standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Manage extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, including packaging, electronics, and battery take-back and recycling obligations.
Partner with R&D, legal, and supply chain teams to proactively address regulatory changes and customer requirements.
Develop and maintain systems for tracking and reporting product compliance and sustainability metrics.
What we’re looking for
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Sustainability, or related field; master’s degree desirable.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS, sustainability, and product compliance, preferably in a global, multi-site organization.
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001) and product compliance frameworks (REACH, RoHS, EPR).
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful EHS and sustainability programs.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with ESG reporting, climate risk assessment, and decarbonization strategies is highly desirable.
Complementary skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
Collaborative leader who can influence across functions and levels.
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Pay and Benefits
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law. Benefits described below are general descriptions for full-time employees in this position:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Health Savings Account options may be available.
Employee discounts on Invisalign and Vivera for eligible dependents after 90 days.
Back-up Child/Elder Care and caregiving assistance; Family Forming Benefits; Lactation Support Services.
Employee Assistance Program; Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy for eligible dependents.
Insurance options including Basic Life, AD&D, and voluntary life; Flexible Spending Accounts; 401(k) with company match; Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays; parental leave and bereavement leave per policy and local law.
Note:
This description reflects general benefits and may be subject to change. This content does not imply a contractual obligation.
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