Key Responsibilities: Environmental, Health & Safety (Primary Focus) Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and management systems across all facilities Lead compliance efforts related to OSHA, EPA, DOT, ANSI, NFPA, and applicable state environmental and safety regulations, including permitting, reporting, and audits Ensure EHS policies, training, and documentation practices support ITAR compliance, including controlled access to technical data within EHS recordkeeping and safe handling of any export-controlled materials or processes Maintain EHS-related documentation, procedures, and audit readiness in alignment with the company's ISO 9001 quality management system, including supporting internal and external audits Partner with Operations leadership to identify and mitigate risk in manufacturing processes, machine operation, chemical handling, and hazardous materials storage Own incident investigation processes, including root cause analysis, corrective action plans, and trend reporting to leadership Build and deliver EHS training programs for employees at all levels, including new hire onboarding and role-specific certifications Manage workers' compensation case coordination in partnership with HR and Payroll Maintain required environmental permits and ensure timely, accurate regulatory filings Lead emergency preparedness planning, including fire safety, chemical spill response, and evacuation protocols Track and report EHS KPIs (incident rates, TRIR, DART, near misses, training completion, audit findings) to executive leadership Build a proactive safety culture consistent with Daniel Defense's mission and values, encouraging shared ownership of safety at every level Supervise EHS staff and coordinate with Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Security teams on cross-functional initiatives Facilities & Maintenance Oversight Own the facilities and maintenance function end to end, providing director-level leadership over plant maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations Lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation and sustainment, and drive Lean manufacturing principles across the maintenance organization Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through reliability engineering and data-driven maintenance Own plant CMMS administration, asset hierarchy, work order processes, and reporting Drive preventive maintenance compliance and implement PM kitting processes that improve technician productivity and schedule adherence Develop and maintain critical spare parts strategies that maximize uptime while optimizing inventory Optimize the balance between internal maintenance resources and contract service providers Provide strategic oversight of facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and capital planning, including managing contractor performance and budgets for facility improvement projects Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve equipment reliability and lifecycle performance Integrate EHS priorities into facilities and maintenance planning, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives Talent Development & Team Leadership Directly lead and develop EHS and maintenance staff, including goal setting, performance management, and career growth planning Build a strong bench across the EHS, facilities, and maintenance organizations to support plant growth Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures. In addition to EHS leadership, this role directs maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations — including TPM deployment, CMMS administration, preventive maintenance, and capital/facility planning — ensuring that safety and operational excellence are treated as inseparable priorities.