Director – Enterprise Safety

Global Industrial Company

Director of Enterprise Safety managing health and safety programs for Global Industrial in Buford, GA. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and overseeing safety initiatives across multiple sites.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeBuford • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for management of complete health/safety/environmental program in Buford, GA
Work with HR and Legal to oversee Workers Compensation cases for the company
Manage, promote and drive the Behavior Based Safety Program (observations, near miss, Root cause corrective action, training and mentorship)
Oversee management of safety programs for Buford and multiple remote sites (sites TBD)
Investigate and resolve compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through audits, investigations root cause corrective actions and proactive risk analysis
Develop programs and policies to reduce risk, work with operations to implement improvements
Oversee programs to ensure compliance with Global Industrial policies and Local, State, OSHA, EPA and DOT environmental, health and safety regulations
Manage site safety/workers comp metrics and reporting, back up for corporate safety metrics
Perform specific safety training as required
Manage site universal/hazard waste program
Conduct train the trainer courses and participate in training as required
Conducts job hazard analysis and risk assessments related to facilities and equipment
Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management
Responsible for performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 4 years in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field or bachelor’s degree in related field plus two years’ experience in related field
Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field
Strong presentation and teaching skills
Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR
Knowledge of shipping/receiving regulations specifically 49 CFR
Knowledge of EPA regulations specifically EPCRA, HazWaste and Universal Waste
Experience using Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel in a professional capacity
Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Positive & professional attitude
Available to work flexible hours as needed including days, nights and/or weekends
Travel up to 20% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities
Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression

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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)Behavior Based Safety ProgramRoot cause corrective actionJob hazard analysisRisk assessmentsCompliance auditsRisk mitigation measuresSafety trainingWorkers Compensation managementHazard waste management

Soft Skills

Presentation skillsTeaching skillsCommunication skillsPositive attitudeProfessional attitudeConfidentialityMentorshipProblem-solvingLeadershipOrganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in safety related fieldOSHA certificationEPA certificationDOT certificationCertified Safety Professional (CSP)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)First Aid/CPR certificationHazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)Behavior Based Safety certificationRisk Management certification