Director, Global Environmental

Director, Global Environmental & Employee Health and Safety (EHS) Milacron is looking for a Director, Global Environmental & Employee Health and Safety (EHS) to join our team in Batavia, OH. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring all Milacron sites provide a safe workplace for employees and minimize impacts on the environment. This position maintains compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, along with conformance to Milacron EHS policies, processes, and Global EHS Standards. The Global EHS Director builds a proactive people‑based safety culture at both plant sites, creating an environment where employees and supervision are individually and collectively engaged in working safely. This position measures and communicates key metrics that drive the effectiveness and sustainability of EHS programs, processes, and performance across the sites. The Global EHS Director achieves EHS goals and objectives in a professional manner that enhances Milacron economic viability. The EHS Director reports directly to the VP of Global Operations in Batavia, OH. Work You’ll Do Provide EHS leadership across multiple sites, fostering strong relationships with site and functional leadership. Implement and maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and Milacron Global EHS standards, advising on legislation and legal requirements. Manage regulatory interactions, including timely submission of permits, reports, and inspections to agencies like OSHA and EPA. Develop and deliver training programs on health and safety regulations, ensuring employee awareness and compliance. Lead incident investigations (injuries, near‑misses, environmental incidents), identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Oversee EHS programs and assessments, conducting self‑assessments, reviewing safety tools, and driving continuous improvement. Coordinate emergency response and medical services, supporting worker’s compensation, medical surveillance, and emergency care. Manage EHS budgets and oversee property protection, loss prevention, and hazardous waste disposal efforts. Supervise safety staff and oversee security functions, ensuring effective safety and security protocols. Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with corporate goals to improve EHS performance and ensure regulatory compliance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a safety or environmental related field required; Master’s degree preferred. 7-10+ years of experience managing Environment, Health, and Safety function in a manufacturing environment. Safety expertise includes cranes & hoists, energy lockout, machine guarding, powered industrial vehicles, ergonomics, electrical safety, incident investigation & root cause analysis, and related corrective action development and implementation. Environmental expertise includes air, hazardous waste, wastewater, and EPCRA. Knowledge of environmental, health, & safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.). Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification preferred. Ability to support 3‑shift and weekend operations and 20‑30% of the time to support plant locations based on need. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Machinery Manufacturing EEO Statement The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at In your e‑mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr