Director, Global Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

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ensignbickford industriesAurora (MO)

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing

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Manager

About the role

This opportunity is located within ourAFB Internationalbusiness, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption.

Job Description: Director, Global Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)Global Scope | Strategic Impact | Manufacturing Focus At AFB International, we lead the pet food industry in palatability solutions-and we do it with safety, sustainability, and innovation at the core. We're seeking a forward-thinking Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)to shape and drive our global EHS strategy across all operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who's passionate about building best-in-class programs that go beyond compliance to create a true culture of safety.

What You'll Do: Lead EHS Strategy: Develop and execute a global roadmap that aligns with company values and positions AFB in the top quartile for EHS performance. Drive Compliance & Excellence: Oversee global regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and proactive safety, health, and environmental practices. Influence & Partner: Collaborate across engineering, HR, operations, and site leaders to implement systems, training, audits, and change management initiatives. Enable Continuous Improvement: Use data-driven insights, audits, and incident analysis to drive improvements in EHS processes, safety culture, and performance metrics. Develop Talent: Build and lead a strong EHS team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and employee engagement.

What You Bring: Bachelor's in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field (Master's preferred) 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership, with global and manufacturing experience Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and EHS systems Strong communicator and influencer with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset Proven ability to analyze risk, lead change, and build cross-functional partnerships; Lean/Six Sigma background preferred

Why Join Us? At AFB International, a proud member of the Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI)family, safety and sustainability are not just priorities - they're part of our DNA. As a global leader in pet food palatability solutions, we improve the lives of pets and strengthen the trust of their owners. And we do it through a shared commitment to EBI's core values: Our People Matter Win and Grow with Customers Kaizen Mindset Longterm Approach As our Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety, you'll step into astrategic and globally impactful rolewhere you'll protect what matters most - our people, our planet, and our future. AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

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