Job Description

Our success is a result of the diversity of the Big Ass Fans team. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together.  If this sounds exciting to you, you might be exactly what we need on our team. 

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Director will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Big Ass Fans Safety program developing and implementing a comprehensive, unified strategy through a collaborative engaging and participatory approach. This role is crucial in supporting and promoting our safety culture across multiple sites and provides an exciting opportunity to join an organization passionate about making the world safer, healthier and more productive!

Responsibilities

• Champion, develop, and execute a Global EHS Management Operating System that integrates with our business processes and business goals, ensuring alignment among all sites and regions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations enforced through state, federal and international laws pertaining to environmental and safety.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with organizations to enhance our environmental leadership and compliance.
• Create, provide support and maintain all safety and environmental critical documentation to ensure documents are readily available for inspection internally and reported appropriately to regulating agencies.
• Develop, implement and execute training programs for safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with all company and governmental requirements; maintain supporting documentation.
• Gather, analyze and report data on key safety and environmental performance metrics, compliance, expenses and incidents; keep stake holders apprised of status, trends and progress towards industry leading standards.
• Organize, lead and participate in activities that promote employee ownership in the safety & environmental programs such as safety committees, emergency response teams, first responder meetings, accident investigation committees.
• Create, communicate and manage safety incentive programs that instill a positive, continuous improvement, collaborative culture.
• Participate in the review of new operations, processes and procedures and updates changes to existing procedures.
• Lead sustainability efforts with broad environmental and social governance (ESG) goals.
• Meet all required federal, state and city permitting / reporting requirements to ensure operational compliance.
• Serve as point of contact for all inquiries, inspections and/or audits by federal, state and/or city regulatory agencies including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT, Health Department, Fire Department, etc.
• Has the authority to stop the line/process for any occupational health & safety, environmental and health-related concerns.
• Maintain and assist in managing budgets concerning safety, environment and health initiatives.
• Familiarity with and able to manage the safety of warehouses, construction teams, mobile equipment, as well as production and logistics environments.

Requirements

• Degree in occupational safety, health and/or environmental management or related engineering/scientific field preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years in a leadership role within environmental health and safety, preferably with an international context in an industrial environment
• Candidate must be familiar with current and proposed federal, state, and local safety and health regulations, best practices
• Must be knowledgeable of current and proposed personal protective equipment requirements
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams towards achieving strategic objectives
• Must have competency in the development of written procedures and instructions with strong written and oral communication skills are necessary
• Able to make objective evaluations of safety problems and implement abatement methods
• Able to recognize hazards, assess situations and develop proper corrective & preventive actions
• Physically and mentally fit to complete audits/investigations as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, contractor's, federal, state & city regulators and insurance carriers
• Previous multi-site and/or Global responsibilities, domestic and international travel
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging and influencing all levels of the organization
• Must be self-motivated coach with ability to motivate, inspire while managing multiple competing priorities

Why live life Big Ass?

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join us as we build something truly remarkable!

You want benefits? We’ve got your health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and more. You want Big Ass Benefits? Join us in the cantina for a catered lunch followed by a game of Ping-Pong, Pool or Cornhole. Did we meet our daily goals today? Let’s open the beer fridge and play a game of pool! Don’t forget to attend the latest BAF-sponsored social outing.

Big Ass Fans, a perennial honoree among “Best Places to Work” offers employees competitive pay and a challenging and rewarding work environment!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at recruiting@bigassfans.com or call us at 1.877.244.3267.

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