Director, Environment, Health & Safety

Rehlko

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Business Operations, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Conservation, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Health, Environmental Impact, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Work, Ergonomics, Human Resources, Industrial Hygiene, International Health, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), On Site Support, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pollution Prevention, Recycling, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Stewardship, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Training Program
LOCATION
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
POSTED
Today
Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Work-life flexibility
  • Recognition and rewards
  • Development and career opportunities
  • A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Location: Hybrid (Mosel, WI or Glendale, WI)

The Director of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's global environmental, health, and safety programs. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing organizational risk, advancing a culture of zero injuries, and driving environmental stewardship across all operating segments.

The Director partners with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, field service, human resources, and executive leadership teams to establish world-class EHS systems, improve safety performance, and integrate EHS principles into business operations. The successful candidate will be a proactive leader capable of influencing organizational culture, driving accountability, and ensuring sustainable compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute the global EHS strategy aligned with business objectives and operational priorities.
  • Establish enterprise-wide EHS goals, performance metrics, and accountability processes.
  • Serve as the primary advisor to senior leadership on EHS risks, regulatory changes, and emerging compliance requirements.
Environmental Compliance & Sustainability
  • Direct global environmental compliance programs, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, local, and international regulations.
  • Monitor existing and proposed environmental regulations and assess their impact on company operations.
  • Drive waste minimization, recycling, resource conservation, and pollution prevention initiatives.
Health & Safety Leadership
  • Lead the development and deployment of a global EHS management system designed to eliminate injuries and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Establish and maintain corporate safety standards, policies, procedures, and training programs.
  • Drive proactive risk identification, hazard elimination, ergonomic improvements, and industrial hygiene initiatives.
  • Analyze safety performance metrics and develop action plans to improve performance across all locations.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing recordable injuries, lost-time incidents, and workplace risk.
Training & Organizational Development
  • Develop and deploy EHS training programs that build employee awareness, leadership accountability, and organizational capability.
  • Coach leaders at all levels on EHS respons

About the Company

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