EHS Director

Cypress HCM
Fort Mill, SC

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise EHS & Process Safety Governance

  • Act as the corporate authority for EHS and Process Safety across all operations
  • Establish enterprise standards, governance frameworks, and escalation protocols for high-risk environments
  • Lead EHS and Process Safety steering committees and provide executive-level reporting on risk, trends, and performance
  • Exercise stop-work authority in unsafe or non-compliant conditions

EHS & Process Safety Management Systems

  • Own and continuously improve enterprise systems aligned with:
    • ISO 14001 (Environmental)
    • ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
    • OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119)
  • Standardize processes across sites including:
    • Hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA/JHA)
    • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP, What-If, FMEA)
    • Management of Change (MOC)
    • Incident investigation and root cause analysis
  • Ensure audit readiness and consistency across all locations
Process Safety Leadership

  • Provide strategic oversight of PSM programs in high-risk and chemical environments
  • Oversee key elements including:
    • PHA / HAZOP execution
    • Mechanical integrity and asset reliability
    • Emergency response planning
    • Safety training and competency
  • Partner with Engineering and Operations to embed safety into:
    • New processes and automation
    • Equipment design and upgrades
Environmental Risk & Sustainability

  • Lead enterprise environmental programs including:
    • Chemical lifecycle management
    • Waste management and regulatory compliance
    • Air emissions and wastewater programs
    • Spill prevention and emergency response
  • Drive ESG initiatives, sustainability reporting, and environmental performance improvements
Health & Safety in Technical Environments

  • Oversee safety programs in advanced manufacturing settings, including:
    • Industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring
    • Hazard communication (GHS)
    • Contractor safety
    • Cleanroom and ergonomic risks
  • Ensure proper PPE, engineering controls, and safe work practices
Capital Projects & Business Growth

  • Support capital planning, facility design, and engineering initiatives
  • Lead EHS due diligence for M&A, expansions, and new site development
  • Ensure safe startup and operational readiness for new processes and facilities

Metrics, Auditing & Continuous Improvement

  • Define and track key performance indicators:
    • TRIR, DART, severity rates
    • Process safety events and near-misses
    • Environmental compliance metrics
  • Lead audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions
  • Use data analytics to drive proactive risk reduction
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