Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director Job at Gardner Standard LLC, White Bear Lake, MN

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  • Gardner Standard LLC
  • White Bear Lake, MN

Job Description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director

Location: Greater Twin Cities Area (Onsite)

About the Role

Gardner Standard is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director to lead EHS performance at one of our portfolio companies, Otter Lake Technologies, a high-volume metal casting operation in the Greater Twin Cities area.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for environmental compliance (with a strong emphasis on air permitting) and building a proactive, accountable safety culture across the facility. The role partners closely with operations to reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive measurable performance

improvement.

What You’ll Be Responsible ForLeadership & Culture

  • Lead and develop a team of EHS professionals across environmental compliance, safety, industrial hygiene, and training
  • Drive a behavior-based safety culture across the facility
  • Partner closely with Operations and Maintenance to embed EHS into day-to-day execution

Environmental Compliance (Air Permit Focus)

  • Own and manage the facility’s air permit, including emissions tracking and compliance
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state-level environmental regulations
  • Oversee environmental reporting (air emissions, Tier II, TRI, hazardous waste)
  • Manage key programs including hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater

Health & Safety Programs

  • Oversee core safety programs (LOTO, confined space, respiratory protection, machine guarding)
  • Lead incident investigations using structured root cause methodologies
  • Conduct risk assessments, JHAs, and industrial hygiene monitoring (silica, noise, heat, etc.)

Systems & Continuous Improvement

  • Establish and track EHS KPIs and drive performance using data and root cause analysis
  • Support or implement EHS management systems (ISO 14001 / 45001 or equivalent)
  • Lead initiatives to reduce incidents, emissions, and environmental impact
  • Manage third-party consultants, testing firms, and related budgets

What We’re Looking For

  • 6–12+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or heavy industry
  • Direct experience managing air permits and environmental compliance programs
  • Foundry, metal casting, or similar industrial experience strongly preferred
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence plant operations
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience using data-driven problem solving

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (M.S.)
  • Certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or PE

What Success Looks Like

  • Strong compliance performance and audit readiness
  • Reduction in incidents and improvement in safety metrics (TRIR, etc.)
  • Effective ownership of air permit and environmental programs
  • Increased engagement across the facility

Compensation

  • $125,000 – $165,000 base salary + bonus
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
  • Support for continued development and certifications

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Work Location: In person

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