Director, Environmental, Health & Safety and Business Continuity - North America

In this role, you will lead integrated EHS compliance and sustainability across North America, aligning with the global EHS team to drive zero-harm performance. You will shape strategies, policies, and metrics to demonstrate world-class EHS results to stakeholders. You will partner with industry, agencies, and universities to advance responsible practices and support business continuity across the region. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional influence to enable safe, efficient operations.

• Identify and oversee implementation of systems protecting associates, environment, facilities, and communities in alignment with the global EHS team
• Provide strategic direction on EHS and sustainability at Americas leadership meetings
• Develop and implement EHS strategies and policies; ensure robust systems are in place
• Build partnerships with industries, agencies, and universities for cost-efficient system management
• Establish and publish internal and external metrics demonstrating performance to stakeholders
• Develop and mentor talent within the global EHS organization and foster a zero safety incident culture
• Coordinate all business continuity activities across the Americas in alignment with the global team
• Serve as deputy to the VP, Global EHS and Business Continuity, connecting Akron-based associates and customers
• Drive excellence in EHS initiatives to eliminate injuries and illnesses in North America
• Develop safety KPIs using data, analytics, and benchmarks to inform leadership
• Provide technical guidance to Latin America and non-tire EHS leaders for consistency and capability building
• Ensure compliance with MERs and MSRs, audits, and strategies to meet governmental mandates
• Lead strategies and policies to eliminate injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents aligned with PEC and plant optimization
• Lead environmental sustainability initiatives to reduce solvent use, waste, energy and emissions, and maintain ISO certifications

• 15+ years in manufacturing with global or regional EHS/sustainability program leadership
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing environments
• Experience managing large, stressful projects with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor in Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Science, or related field (as stated); CSP preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Influencing and cross-level communication (including organized labor)
• Strong analytical and systemic thinking
• EHS regulatory compliance and governance
• Data analytics and KPI development
• ISO certifications and environmental health and safety standards