Director, Environmental Health – Safety

Artivion, Inc.

. Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Artivion’s global Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) strategy, management system, policies, standards, and programs across all Company locations worldwide .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) strategy development, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and promote a proactive EHS culture across global operations.

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EHS Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceRisk Assessment and MitigationEHS Leadership and CoachingEnvironmental Compliance Management

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Hard Skills

EHS Management SystemIncident ManagementHazard CommunicationChemical SafetyIndustrial HygieneErgonomicsMachine SafetyPPE ManagementEmergency PreparednessPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipInfluencing SkillsMotivational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Environmental, Health, and Safety CertificationCertified Safety Professional (CSP)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Industry Keywords

EHS RegulationsOccupational HealthWorkplace SafetyCompliance AssurancePollution PreventionChemical ManagementGlobal EHS StandardsAudit ProgramsBest-Practice SharingContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Artivion’s global Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) strategy, management system, policies, standards, and programs across all Company locations worldwide
Establish global EHS requirements and minimum standards and ensure effective local implementation and regulatory compliance
Serve as principal EHS subject-matter expert and advisor to senior, site, and functional leadership
Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate EHS risks; ensure controls and corrective actions are implemented
Govern occupational health and workplace safety programs, including hazard communication, chemical safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machine safety, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, PPE, contractor safety, and fire/life safety
Lead environmental compliance covering hazardous materials and waste, chemical management, spills and releases, permits, air and water requirements, and pollution prevention
Establish global EHS incident management, emergency preparedness, audit, compliance-assurance, training, performance metrics, and reporting programs
Partner with Operations, Quality, Human Resources, Facilities, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and other functions to integrate EHS into business processes and operational activities
Promote a proactive EHS culture, accountability, hazard reporting, best-practice sharing, and continuous improvement
Provide EHS leadership and due diligence support for acquisitions, integrations, facilities, expansions, relocations, and other business changes
Represent the Company with regulatory authorities and coordinate responses to inspections, inquiries, citations, and regulatory actions
Monitor global EHS laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and ensure ongoing compliance
Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and technical guidance to site and regional EHS resources
Escalate significant EHS concerns and recommend suspension or modification of activities presenting imminent or unacceptable risk
Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years of EHS experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Proven ability to lead, manage, and influence teams
Ability to motivate employees to adhere to safety protocols
Ability to implement new policies and procedures effectively
Strong verbal and written communication skills
In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations
A master’s degree or certifications, such as an Environmental, Health, and Safety Certification, the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
Supplemental Benefits
401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options available
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
10 Paid Company Holidays
Competitive PTO plan
Tuition Reimbursement