Director, Environmental Health, Safety & Security

Ardent Mills

EHS Director leading safety, environmental compliance, security, and risk governance for North America’s leading flour supplier. Driving enterprise standards, audits, incident prevention, and regulatory readiness across multiple sites.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Minnesota, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) leadership, including strategy development, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Proven ability to drive performance improvement through data analytics, incident management, and cross-functional collaboration.

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EHS Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance ManagementIncident Investigation and Root-Cause AnalysisLeadership in EHS GovernanceEnvironmental Compliance Strategy

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Hard Skills

EHS Management SystemsProcess Safety ManagementRisk AssessmentIncident InvestigationData AnalyticsPerformance ReportingEnvironmental PermittingCorrective ActionsContinuous Improvement InitiativesWorkers' Compensation Management

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationChange ManagementCross-Functional InfluenceTeam ManagementCapability Building

Tools & Technologies

EHS SystemsAnalytics PlatformsData InfrastructurePerformance KPIs

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPCIHCHMMPE

Industry Keywords

OSHAEPAEnvironmental Health & SafetyManufacturingFood ProcessingAgricultureEmergency PreparednessHazardous MaterialsWorkplace SafetyMulti-Site Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead an enterprise-wide safety culture aligned with Ardent Mills’ Values and operational excellence principles
Govern enterprise incident management and investigation processes, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned
Develop EHS strategy and lead initiatives with defined KPIs and performance targets
Oversee EHS performance reporting, data integrity, and regulatory submissions
Direct enterprise EHS risk identification and mitigation systems across safety, security, and process safety management
Govern emergency preparedness, crisis response, and business continuity readiness for EHS-related events
Lead enterprise security program governance, including access control, threat preparedness, emergency response coordination, and physical security risk assessment
Lead environmental compliance strategy across air, water, waste, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous materials, sustainability obligations, and permit management
Oversee internal EHS audit and inspection programs
Govern EHS systems of record, data infrastructure, analytics platforms, and technology enablement
Govern regulatory compliance frameworks and ensure facilities meet legal and company requirements
Establish and govern EHS capability and training systems
Oversee workers’ compensation strategy, case governance, and provider partnerships
Govern enterprise EHS programs and standards, including workplace safety, medical surveillance, and site security
Own the EHS functional budget and advise the CEO, COO, and SLT on EHS performance, risks, regulatory developments, resources, and capital priorities
Represent the company with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and external authorities
Serve as enterprise authority for EHS standards, performance, and risk governance
Participate in professional and industry associations to monitor trends, regulations, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field required
10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in manufacturing, food processing, milling, agriculture, or related industrial operations, including multi-site or enterprise-level responsibility
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, state and local regulatory requirements, environmental permitting, recordkeeping, workers’ compensation, emergency preparedness, and recognized EHS management systems
Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise EHS strategy, governance, standards, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience managing process safety management, combustible dust, lockout/tagout, confined space, machine guarding, contractor safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and hazardous materials
Proven leadership capability with direct team management, cross-functional influence, executive communication, change management, budget ownership, and capability building across diverse operating locations
Ability to use EHS systems, analytics, KPIs, and performance reporting to identify trends, prioritize risk, inform decisions, and drive measurable improvement
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE, or similar EHS credentials preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market-competitive base pay of $170,000 to $205,000
Additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience
Eligibility for Ardent Mills Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)