Director of EHS, (Environmental Health & Safety)

Atlas Roofing Corporation is seeking a Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) for their Meridian, MS facility. This multi-site role requires 40% travel to various plants and involves leading EHS strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a safety culture. The director will oversee EHS programs and manage a team across multiple sites, contributing to the company's commitment to safety and environmental sustainability.
Atlas Roofing Corporation is a recognized leader in the building materials industry, driven by innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our Shingles, Underlayment & Ventilation (SUV) and WEB Technologies divisions are at the forefront of product development and manufacturing, supporting our mission to provide high-quality, sustainable roofing solutions.

From a single asphalt shingle manufacturing facility in 1982, Atlas has grown to 36 facilities in North America providing worldwide product distribution. Today, products from the company’s four major divisions, Polyiso Roof & Wall Insulation, Shingle & Underlayment, Molded Products, and Web Technologies, are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities and shipped from our network of manufacturing plants and distribution facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It’s amazing how our customer-first philosophy has grown on our clients.

Atlas Roofing Shingles, Underlayment, Ventilation & WEB Technologies is seeking a Director of Director of Environmental, Health & Safety for the Meridian, MS facility. This will be a multi-site role with 40% travel to SUV & WEB Tech plants.

Atlas is seeking a dynamic, visionary Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to lead, develop, and implement EHS strategies across both divisions. This is a high-impact role responsible for protecting people, property, and the planet — and fostering a proactive safety culture throughout our multi-site operations.

The Director of Environmental, Health & Safety provides strategic leadership and functional oversight for all EHS programs, policies, and compliance initiatives within the SUV and WEB Technologies divisions. This individual will serve as a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, partnering with plant managers, corporate leaders, and regulatory agencies to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while advancing continuous improvement in safety, health, and environmental performance.

Director of Environmental, Health & Safety Key Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and manage all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, and requirements for the Shingles & Underlayment’s Division
• Define Division EHS objectives and assist each plant with setting objectives that align with the Division
• Establish a standardized method for ensuring regulatory compliance at each facility - including local, state, and federal requirements (e.g., OSHA regulations and EPA permit conditions)
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, including:
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and occupational health
• Regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, state agencies)
• Air and water permitting, hazardous waste, and sustainability initiatives
• Heat illness prevention and safe work practices near high-temperature equipment (e.g., paper machine dryers)
• Manage and mentor a team of EHS managers, coordinators, and specialists across multiple sites.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development within the EHS function.
• Drive consistent EHS practices, standards, and tools across SUV and WEB Technologies plants.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, state/local).
• Provide oversight for incident investigations and corrective actions – ensuring that adequate measures are taken to prevent a recurrence and lessons learned are shared throughout the Division / Company.
• Collect and analyze EHS data and develop goals, dashboards, and metrics to track effectiveness and identify areas of improvement.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies and manage external audits or enforcement actions.
• Maintain accurate EHS records and metrics across sites.
• Analyze trends in incident reports, near misses, and compliance data to guide improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly EHS performance reports to executive leadership.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance on cross-functional safety initiatives.
• Support capital projects and product innovations by ensuring EHS is embedded in planning and execution phases.
• Integrate EHS practices into business continuity, quality, and supply chain programs.

Director of Environmental, Health & Safety Qualifications
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, with at least 5 years in a multi-site leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and state/local regulations.
• Experience in building materials, roofing, pulp/paper, or high-temperature manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire EHS teams, drive culture change, and deliver measurable results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable presenting to executive leadership and external agencies.

Director of Environmental, Health & Safety Education, Licenses & Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or PE highly desirable.

Total Compensation

Atlas Roofing Corporation offers competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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