Director, Health & Safety

Overview

The Director, Safety & Health is responsible for executing and sustaining Stryten Energy’s Health & Safety (H&S) programs in partnership with plant-based Safety leadership and Operations. This role ensures full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while driving a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Position can be based at any company location, preferably in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership and Compliance

• Serve as the primary leader for the implementation and governance of Stryten Energy Health & Safety standards, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA and other governing agencies.
• Translate regulatory requirements into effective policies, procedures, tools, and operational guidelines to support consistent implementation across all facilities.
• Partner closely with Operations leadership to ensure H&S compliance programs are embedded into daily operations at all Stryten Energy locations.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor compliance tools and systems related to OSHA, DOT, DHS, and other regulatory agency requirements.

Regulatory Reporting, Audits, and Monitoring

• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and recordkeeping for all regulatory-required H&S programs, including incident and accident reporting, medical surveillance, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Support facilities with workers’ compensation documentation and information requests.
• Guide appropriate industrial hygiene sampling protocols and monitoring requirements to ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Conduct H&S mock audits and plant reviews in partnership with site leadership and the Director of H&S Compliance to ensure adherence to Stryten Energy requirements and regulatory standards.

Training, Communication, and Program Support

• Communicate H&S compliance requirements clearly and effectively to operational leaders and site personnel to ensure understanding and proper execution.
• Develop and deliver processes, training programs, and tools to meet all regulatory-required H&S training obligations.
• Review and assess site-level H&S processes and procedures for regulatory compliance and effectiveness.

Strategic Initiatives and Continuous Improvement

• Lead and manage H&S operational projects, corrective actions, and remediation initiatives to mitigate risk and enhance safety performance.
• Assist facilities in obtaining and maintaining certification or registration to recognized safety management systems such as OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent standards).
• Stay current on emerging and evolving H&S regulations and proactively update Stryten Energy standards and programs accordingly.
• Partner with site leadership to develop divisional H&S goals and strategic initiatives that support continuous improvement and performance excellence.

Relationship and Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with plant managers, H&S professionals, and corporate leadership.
• Supervise and manage external H&S consultants, vendors, and service providers as required.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Experience and Technical Expertise

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Health & Safety regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment or as an industry consultant.
• Subject Matter Expert in H&S regulations applicable to Stryten Energy operations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry).
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • EHS management systems and external certifications (e.g., ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001)
  • Compliance audits and regulatory inspections
  • Incident investigations and root cause analysis
  • EHS training and learning systems
  • Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to independently manage complex projects and multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and report-development skills related to H&S regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization as well as external agencies and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate, influence, and drive change across diverse operational teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in using data analysis, safety knowledge, and facilitation skills to develop effective solutions to operational challenges.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators.
• Ability to move throughout manufacturing environments to perform essential job duties.

Travel and Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel to Stryten Energy facilities across the United States approximately 25% of the time (up to 50% as business needs dictate).

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.