Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

The Gund Company · United States

Description: Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Location: Flexible within The Gund Company's footprint. While headquartered in St. Louis, MO, this leader may be based at any Gund Company facility and will maintain a visible presence across our operations to drive enterprise-wide EH&S excellence. Build the Future of EH&S at The Gund Company Most EH&S leadership roles ask you to maintain a program. This role asks you to build a legacy. The Gund Company is searching for an experienced Director of Environmental Health & Safety to lead the next chapter of our global EH&S strategy. As we continue to grow, expand operations, and strengthen our global footprint, we need a visionary leader who can transform a strong foundation into a world-class EH&S organization. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to administer compliance. This is an opportunity for a builder. A leader who sees around corners. Someone who can develop enterprise standards, create scalable systems, influence executive decisions, strengthen safety culture, and leave a lasting impact on employees across the globe. With a planned leadership transition and increasing focus on sustainability, growth, and operational excellence, the next Director of EH&S will play a critical role in shaping how safety and environmental stewardship evolve across The Gund Company for years to come. What You Will Build

• A unified global EH&S strategy that supports a growing manufacturing organization.
• Enterprise-wide safety standards, governance processes, and accountability systems.
• A culture where safety is not a program, but a leadership expectation.
• Scalable compliance and risk management systems that support future growth and acquisitions.
• Robust environmental and sustainability initiatives that position the company for long-term success.
• The next generation of EH&S talent and leadership capability across the organization.

• Direct partnership with executive leadership.
• Ability to shape the company's global EH&S vision and roadmap.
• Opportunity to modernize systems, analytics, and reporting capabilities.
• Exposure to international operations and acquisition integration activities.
• Significant influence on employee safety, environmental stewardship, and business performance.
• The chance to take a respected, established program and elevate it to the next level.

• Multi-site manufacturing EH&S leadership experience.
• Experience building and executing enterprise wide EH&S strategies.
• Expertise in compliance, risk management, and safety management systems.
• Strong business acumen and executive communication skills.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
• A track record of improving safety culture and organizational performance.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives.

• Building rather than maintaining
• Influencing at the executive level
• Creating enterprise-wide impact
• Developing people and culture
• Solving complex operational challenges
• Leaving a lasting legacy

• Competitive pay and annual incentive opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities