Senior Director, Environmental, Health & Safety

Lumentum

. Establish and lead Lumentum’s global EHS strategy, policies, processes, and procedures .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing global EHS strategies, policies, and management systems while ensuring compliance with environmental and workplace safety regulations. Proven ability to lead multi-site EHS programs, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.

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Global EHS Strategy DevelopmentEHS Compliance ManagementRisk Assessment and Incident InvestigationISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management SystemsCertified Safety Professional (CSP)

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Hard Skills

EHS Policy DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceIncident InvestigationRisk AssessmentEHS Performance MonitoringManagement ReportingCorrective Action ProgramsEnvironmental Impact ReductionWorkplace Safety StandardsEHS Training and Awareness

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationAccountabilityContinuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Industry Keywords

Environmental Health and SafetyOccupational SafetyManufacturing OperationsSemiconductor IndustryPhotonics IndustryElectronics IndustryHigh-Technology ManufacturingEHS GovernanceRegulatory InspectionsWorkplace Injury Reduction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead Lumentum’s global EHS strategy, policies, processes, and procedures
Ensure manufacturing sites operate in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and achieve EHS objectives and performance standards
Partner with site leadership, Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Human Resources, Legal, and other corporate functions to reduce risk, protect employees and the environment, and promote accountability and continuous improvement
Develop, maintain, and govern global EHS policies, standards, processes, and procedures
Establish global EHS objectives, goals, metrics, and improvement priorities
Provide direction, support, and oversight to site EHS leaders and management teams
Monitor site performance through dashboards, reviews, audits, and management reporting; identify trends and drive corrective actions
Lead investigations of significant incidents, near misses, and environmental events
Support sites in reducing workplace injuries, environmental impacts, hazardous exposures, operational risks, and regulatory non-compliance
Coordinate responses to regulatory inspections, notices, and enforcement matters
Establish minimum EHS requirements for new facilities, expansions, equipment, processes, and acquisitions
Promote consistent employee training, awareness, engagement, and accountability for EHS performance
Provide regular EHS performance updates and risk assessments to executive management
Lead multi-year EHS improvement plans and strategic initiatives
Establish governance, escalation, and accountability when sites do not meet EHS objectives or compliance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
10 or more years of progressive EHS experience, including significant experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations
Experience leading EHS programs across multiple sites, regions, or countries
Strong knowledge of applicable environmental, occupational health, and workplace safety laws and regulations
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing global EHS policies, standards, management systems, and governance processes
Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, compliance reviews, and corrective-action programs
Ability to travel internationally as required
Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent preferred
Experience in the semiconductor, photonics, electronics, or other high-technology manufacturing industries preferred
Experience implementing or managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems preferred
Experience leading EHS programs during facility expansions, acquisitions, integrations, or significant operational change preferred
Fluency in additional languages relevant to Lumentum’s global operations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to travel internationally as required