Director of EHS - Environmental & Systems

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Director of EHS – Environmental & Systems within our EHS & Sustainability team to help support our business.  As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do.  We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.”  We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it.  Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Director of EHS – Environmental & Systems you will have the opportunity to lead the Corporate Environmental and Systems for all L&P business segments.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by managing and leading the Environmental and Systems functions, providing strategic direction, leadership, and technical support to advance EHS programs across the organization.  This person will report directly to the VP of EHS & Sustainability and may require travel for up to 30%.   

So, what will you be doing as a Director of EHS – Environmental & Systems?

• Provides leadership and builds partnership at sites across all levels of the organization to foster and promote EHS culture improvement.
• Provides guidance to both on-site and directly reporting Corporate EHS staff.
• Partners with site leadership and supervision to ensure EHS regulatory compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations. 
• Works on cross-functional projects that interface with other groups, external to and within the Corporate EHS team.
• Ensures timely regulatory reporting. 

• Provides strategic leadership in Global Environmental/Systems, while maintaining compliance.
• Responsible for the Global Environmental Policies and Procedures and ensures L&P sites comply with their content.
• Responsible for the Functional Data Collection systems and ensures the accuracy of the inputs.
• Provides timely information and guidance to Corporate EHS & Business Segment leadership teams, including EHS performance trends and root cause corrective actions for Environmental events and non-compliance

• Drives action plans across site locations to meet and exceed aggressive EHS goals.  
• Leads corporate strategic initiatives and drives them through the entire L&P business
• Works with Corporate EHS to build procedures, policies and programs
• Provide leadership and guidance to site EHS staff in the determination and implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives to minimize water use, greenhouse gas generation, hazardous waste generation and increase recycling rate. 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• 15+ years of experience in an EH&S related position, with 10yrs being responsible for multiple site locations
• Previous EHS experience in an EHS corporate or regional function is required
• Experience managing direct headcount within a Global EH&S program environment 
• Strong leadership, organization, and project management skills. Ability to communicate and work with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated understanding of standard EHS reporting methods and metrics. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and Outlook.  (Knowledge of Power BI is preferred, but not required)
• Understanding and knowledge of cloud-based (CMS) systems is required
• BA/ BS degree in Environmental Safety and Health or related degree/ 15+ years’ experience within a manufacturing setting (field, R&D, warehouse & service areas are a bonus)

What to Do Next

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Our Values

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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