Director Environment Health and Safety

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Director of Environment Health and Safety in Kinsey, AL. The role involves leading EH&S strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting workplace safety. Responsibilities include developing policies, collaborating with teams, and managing a focused EH&S team. The position requires strong leadership to enhance safety culture and performance across the organization. It is not a remote job, as it is based in specific locations.
Position: Director 1 Environment Health and Safety Location: Kinsey DescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems (DS) Sector, Quality, Manufacturing and Infrastructure (QM&I) organization is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join as a Director 1 Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S). This position will report to the DS Sector QM&I Vice President.As Director of EH&S for the DS Sector, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in leading and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, promote workplace safety, and safeguard the health and well‑being of Northrop Grumman DS employees and contractors. The role will oversee all aspects of EH&S management, including developing policies, implementing programs, and providing training to employees at all levels of the organization.This position can be located at one of the following locations: Huntsville, AL; Roy, UT; Linthicum, MD; or McLean, VA.Key responsibilities of the Director of EH&S include:Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive EH&S programs to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.Partner with the Enterprise EH&S team to foster a consistent culture of safety and environmental stewardship throughout the organization.Collaborate with cross‑sector and cross‑functional teams to integrate EH&S considerations into all aspects of the sector’s operations, including product design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management.Lead a focused team of EH&S professionals to meet and exceed annual goals while operating within an annual budget. Drive a culture of achievement that enhances the career experience for all team members and facilitates employee development in alignment with career objectives. Provides clear assignments, helps employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, and build a culture that motivates employees to their highest level of performance.Affirm and implement a comprehensive Safety Management System to identify, assess and mitigate risks to promote continuous improvement in safety performance.Support the company’s corporate EH&S audit program to identify potential hazards, evaluate risks, and implement corrective actions to mitigate safety and environmental risks across the enterprise.Assess DS EH&S performance based on enterprise leading and lagging indicators.Drive the "near miss" safety program within DS, highlighting areas for operational improvement.Lead DS incident investigations and root cause analyses to identify opportunities for improvement and implement preventative measures to reduce the likelihood of future incidents.Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in the field of EH&S and proactively recommend and implement initiatives to enhance the sector’s EH&S performance.Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on EH&S performance, trends, and initiatives, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on EH&S matters, providing guidance and support to all levels of the organization.Cultivate durable partnerships across the enterprise, especially with key collaborators within Northrop Grumman’s Legal, Operations, and Supply Chain organizations, in addition to the EH&S‑focused teams within each of the three divisions.The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of federal and state laws…