Director of Global EHS – Facilities

Protolabs

. Develop and execute a global EHS and facilities strategy aligned with business objectives, operational growth, and risk priorities .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMaple Plain • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $136,900 - $205,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global EHS and facilities strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while optimizing operational efficiency and risk management. Proven ability to lead complex projects and teams across multiple sites, with strong financial acumen and executive communication skills.

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Global EHS Strategy DevelopmentOccupational Safety ManagementRegulatory Compliance ExpertiseFacility Operations LeadershipProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

EHS Policy DevelopmentRoot-Cause AnalysisCapital PlanningEnvironmental ComplianceIncident Prevention StrategiesRisk Management PracticesFacility Expansion ManagementBudget OversightData AnalysisConstruction Management

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementNegotiation SkillsChange LeadershipInfluence Without Authority

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPCIHCHMMCFMPMP

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsEnvironmental ScienceFacilities ManagementReal EstateOccupational SafetyIndustrial HygieneEmergency PreparednessGlobal ComplianceInfrastructure ReliabilityWorkplace Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a global EHS and facilities strategy aligned with business objectives, operational growth, and risk priorities
Establish global EHS policies, standards, governance, accountability, and reporting while enabling regional and site compliance
Lead enterprise-wide programs for occupational safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, emergency preparedness, contractor safety, and incident prevention
Oversee significant incident and environmental release investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, regulatory reporting, and organizational learning
Define global safety measures, review leading and lagging indicators, and provide regular risk and performance updates to senior leadership
Provide strategic leadership for facility operations, maintenance, workplace services, critical building systems, and infrastructure reliability across global locations
Direct site due diligence, government incentives, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, and transition planning for expansion projects
Oversee global facility operating budgets and capital investments
Establish global standards for facility conditions, security coordination, accessibility, employee experience, and workplace appearance
Lead selection, negotiation, performance management, and governance of real estate partners, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and facility service providers
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality on EHS and facility requirements for equipment, processes, work instructions, and site design
Identify opportunities to reduce energy use, waste, environmental impact, and total occupancy cost while improving operational resilience
Build and lead a global network of EHS and facilities professionals and site resources, including capability development and succession planning
Lead the global workplace ecosystem and execute a global facilities roadmap with cross-functional leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
10+ years of progressive experience in EHS, facilities, real estate, engineering, manufacturing operations, or a related function
5+ years of leadership experience, including responsibility across multiple sites or regions
Experience leading facility expansion, construction, real estate, infrastructure, or major capital projects
Experience developing enterprise standards, governance, metrics, and executive-level recommendations
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of occupational safety, environmental, and facility-related regulatory requirements and risk management practices
Experience with international EHS and facilities requirements
Ability to translate business growth and operating requirements into practical facility footprint and investment strategies
Strong financial and analytical capability, including operating budgets, capital planning, business cases, and total-cost evaluation
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects across functions, geographies, and cultures, including influence without direct authority
Effective executive communication, decision support, negotiation, change leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance global consistency with local legal, regulatory, operational, and cultural requirements
Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 30% of the time
CSP, CIH, CHMM, CFM, PMP, or comparable professional certification is a differentiator

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and total rewards package
Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account, including employer contributions
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid caregiver leave
Unlimited PTO
Wellness
Holiday Pay
Volunteer Hours
401k with company match and immediate vest
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
Matching grants through Protolabs foundation