Innophos
Senior Director or Director - Environmental, Health & Safety
Innophos, Cranbury, New Jersey, United States
Senior Director or Director - Environmental, Health & Safety
Innophos is seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to lead and elevate our company-wide EHS strategy. In this highly visible role, you will shape the standards, culture, and systems that protect our people, our communities, and our business—driving excellence in environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety.
As the senior EHS leader, you will validate compliance across all sites, champion execution of key initiatives, and chair the Corporate Health & Safety Steering Team, sponsored by the SVP of Operations. Operating in a matrixed environment, you will guide the corporate EHS program and provide leadership to site EHS managers through a dotted-line structure.
You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Regulatory, Legal, HR, R&D, Commercial, and other cross‑functional teams to tackle complex challenges, create value, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
This role may be based at our Cranbury, NJ headquarters or at one of our production facilities in Chicago Heights, IL, Nashville, TN, or Geismar, LA. We offer a flexible hybrid schedule of 3 days on‑site and 2 days remote per week.
Base pay range $185,000.00/yr – $285,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Lead multi‑year EHS strategy development, annual planning, budgeting, and performance tracking
Provide technical guidance and define, track, and analyze key EHS metrics to achieve company EHS goals and commitments. Develop, maintain, and communicate company EHS policies
Evolve, launch, and maintain critical EHS training programs
Coordinate major EHS events and ensure effective stakeholder communication
Develop and secure approval for cost‑effective global EHS project strategies in partnership with procurement, legal, and other functions
Align functional groups on timing and resources for EHS project execution
Drive proactive EHS systems and prevention‑focused practices
Drive active injury management through the effective use of a third‑party medical services provider (WorkCare) and Workers' Compensation Insurance providers
Ensure thorough root‑cause analysis for relevant EHS incidents, share learnings and lead reviews of recordable injuries. Escalate significant EHS issues to leadership as needed
Standardize EHS processes and ensure key personnel are properly trained
Advise sites on EHS considerations for small project design and execution
Support site compliance with all applicable EHS laws and regulations
Direct Corporate Hazard Communication programs including SDS development and maintenance
Maintain open communication with sites to address concerns and clarify decisions
Manage relationships with external EHS service providers
Conduct periodic internal EHS surveys and coordinate follow‑up actions
Perform audits and assessments to ensure EHS integrity and compliance
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety engineering, or related discipline
Minimum of 10 years of work experience in chemical, food or pharma manufacturing. Regional or multi‑facility, and corporate experience is preferred
Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading people
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Professional training and/or certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), 40‑Hour HAZWOPER, etc
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and state/local environmental regulations
Build strong relationships with senior leaders, business units, and functional teams
Champion EHS priorities, standards, and a zero‑injury, compliant culture
Demonstrated strong business judgment, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
Collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels
Operate as a hands‑on, adaptable team player with strong problem‑solving and influencing skills
Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment while delivering high‑quality results
Balance strategic thinking with tactical execution; proactively take initiative and work independently
Uphold the highest levels of ethics, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
Act as a change agent who drives performance, positive culture, and continuous improvement
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as needed, approximately 50% of the time
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax‑advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401(k) eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company‑provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far‑reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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As the senior EHS leader, you will validate compliance across all sites, champion execution of key initiatives, and chair the Corporate Health & Safety Steering Team, sponsored by the SVP of Operations. Operating in a matrixed environment, you will guide the corporate EHS program and provide leadership to site EHS managers through a dotted-line structure.
You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Regulatory, Legal, HR, R&D, Commercial, and other cross‑functional teams to tackle complex challenges, create value, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
This role may be based at our Cranbury, NJ headquarters or at one of our production facilities in Chicago Heights, IL, Nashville, TN, or Geismar, LA. We offer a flexible hybrid schedule of 3 days on‑site and 2 days remote per week.
Base pay range $185,000.00/yr – $285,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Lead multi‑year EHS strategy development, annual planning, budgeting, and performance tracking
Provide technical guidance and define, track, and analyze key EHS metrics to achieve company EHS goals and commitments. Develop, maintain, and communicate company EHS policies
Evolve, launch, and maintain critical EHS training programs
Coordinate major EHS events and ensure effective stakeholder communication
Develop and secure approval for cost‑effective global EHS project strategies in partnership with procurement, legal, and other functions
Align functional groups on timing and resources for EHS project execution
Drive proactive EHS systems and prevention‑focused practices
Drive active injury management through the effective use of a third‑party medical services provider (WorkCare) and Workers' Compensation Insurance providers
Ensure thorough root‑cause analysis for relevant EHS incidents, share learnings and lead reviews of recordable injuries. Escalate significant EHS issues to leadership as needed
Standardize EHS processes and ensure key personnel are properly trained
Advise sites on EHS considerations for small project design and execution
Support site compliance with all applicable EHS laws and regulations
Direct Corporate Hazard Communication programs including SDS development and maintenance
Maintain open communication with sites to address concerns and clarify decisions
Manage relationships with external EHS service providers
Conduct periodic internal EHS surveys and coordinate follow‑up actions
Perform audits and assessments to ensure EHS integrity and compliance
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety engineering, or related discipline
Minimum of 10 years of work experience in chemical, food or pharma manufacturing. Regional or multi‑facility, and corporate experience is preferred
Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading people
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Professional training and/or certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), 40‑Hour HAZWOPER, etc
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and state/local environmental regulations
Build strong relationships with senior leaders, business units, and functional teams
Champion EHS priorities, standards, and a zero‑injury, compliant culture
Demonstrated strong business judgment, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
Collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels
Operate as a hands‑on, adaptable team player with strong problem‑solving and influencing skills
Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment while delivering high‑quality results
Balance strategic thinking with tactical execution; proactively take initiative and work independently
Uphold the highest levels of ethics, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
Act as a change agent who drives performance, positive culture, and continuous improvement
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as needed, approximately 50% of the time
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax‑advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401(k) eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company‑provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far‑reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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