Director, Environmental, Health, Safety & Security

Director, Environmental, Health, Safety & Security

Company: TriMas Company LLC

Primary Location: 38505 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Environmental, Health & Safety

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The Director of EHSS will lead and oversee all
Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability programs across the TriMas
global manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for establishing and
implementing strategies that ensure regulatory compliance, safeguard the health
and safety of employees, minimize environmental impact, and promote sustainable
practices. While the scope includes all aspects of EHSS, particular emphasis
will be placed on driving world-class safety performance across 37
facilities in 13 countries.

This
individual will partner with executive leadership, regional site leaders, and
functional teams to build a culture of safety and sustainability that aligns
with our corporate values and supports operational excellence. This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Bloomfield Hills, MI location. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Safety Leadership
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve global safety programs,
    policies, and training.
  • Lead efforts to eliminate workplace incidents, injuries, and
    occupational illnesses through proactive risk assessment and hazard
    mitigation.
  • Standardize safety metrics, audits, and reporting across global
    sites to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Champion a "Drive to Zero" safety culture at all levels of the
    organization.
• Environmental & Sustainability
  • Ensure compliance with global environmental regulations related to
    emissions, waste management, water usage, and chemical handling.
  • Lead initiatives to reduce the company's environmental footprint
    through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon reduction programs.
  • Collaborate on process to collect Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions,
    including implementing a supplier approach, and other relevant metrics to
    support customer requests and requirements.
  • Support sustainability reporting, including ESG disclosures, CDP,
    and other stakeholder requirements.
• Health & Occupational Hygiene
  • Implement programs to protect employee health, including industrial
    hygiene, ergonomics, and wellness initiatives.
  • Collaborate with HR and Operations to ensure global health standards
    and occupational medical programs are in place.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Monitor and interpret new regulations and industry standards,
    ensuring proactive compliance.
  • Lead EHSS audits, assessments, and corrective action programs
    globally.
  • Establish and track KPIs for safety, environmental, and
    sustainability performance.
  • Lead TriMas' annual EHS Flag Program.
• Leadership & Culture
  • Provide strategic direction to regional leaders and site-level safety/environmental
    managers.
  • Engage employees at all levels to embed EHSS into day-to-day
    operations and decision-making.
  • Serve as the company's EHSS representative with regulators, industry
    associations, and external stakeholders.
• Security
  & Emergency Management
  • Develop and oversee corporate security protocols, including physical security, access control, and crisis response.
  • Lead emergency management planning and response for incidents such as fires, injuries, spills, and security threats.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during crisis events.
• Team
  Leadership & Collaboration
  • Supervise EHSS staff and contractors; provide coaching, performance management, and professional development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, legal, HR, and sustainability.
  • Represent TriMas in industry forums and regulatory engagements.

Qualifications

Required
Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to implementation.
• Passionate advocate for employee safety and wellbeing.
• Collaborative leader who can work across global functions and
  cultures.
• Results-driven with the ability to balance compliance, risk
  management, and operational excellence.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
  skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHSS management systems.
• Ability to travel 25-30% globally.
  

Education
and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related
  field.
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive EHSS leadership experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO, and international EHSS
  standards.
• Proven track record of reducing incident rates and driving cultural
  change in safety.
• Experience in sustainability and ESG reporting is a plus.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

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