Performance Specialist I - PI
jci
Full time
Director, Environmental Health & Safety
jci· 1039 Silent-Aire Limited Partnership
About this role
Overview
The Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for driving EHS strategy, compliance, and performance across multiple manufacturing sites in North America for the Silent-Aire business unit. This role provides leadership to site-level EHS Managers and ensures alignment with corporate objectives while fostering a Zero Harm culture.
Safety Through Lean Business Systems
Embed safety as a core pillar within the Lean Business System across all sites
Drive structured problem solving using A3 thinking, root cause analysis, and validated countermeasures
Implement tiered accountability (Tier 1–Tier 5) with safety embedded into daily tier board reviews and escalation processes
Ensure visual management systems clearly communicate safety KPIs, abnormalities, and action plans
Establish robust action planning with clear ownership, due dates, and disciplined follow-up
Deploy leader standard work to ensure consistent safety behaviors including Gemba walks, layered audits, and engagement with frontline teams
Leverage layered process audits to verify compliance and sustain standards
Drive safety Kaizen events and continuous improvement aligned with operational excellence goals
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute North America EHS strategy aligned to corporate objectives
Establish multi-year roadmaps for safety, compliance, and sustainability
Own regional KPI performance (TRIR, LTIR, leading indicators)
Advise senior leadership as EHS subject matter expert
Multi-Site Operational Oversight
Lead EHS Managers across multiple manufacturing sites
Standardize EHS systems and best practices
Conduct audits, Gemba walks, and leadership reviews
Ensure consistent execution across all North American facilities
People Leadership
Coach and develop EHS Managers and regional staff
Build succession plans and leadership capability
Engage workforce and safety committees
Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA, OH&S, EPA, and all other respective national regulations
Oversee environmental reporting (TRI, Tier II, emissions, wastewater)
Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems
Lead audit readiness and compliance processes
Risk & Continuous Improvement
Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies
Drive incident investigations and corrective actions
Implement predictive safety tools and analytics
Partner with engineering for safe design and capital projects
Environmental Stewardship
Drive sustainability initiatives and pollution prevention
Ensure proper hazardous waste management
Improve emissions, waste, and energy performance
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, Engineering or related field
10+ years progressive EHS leadership experience
Multi-site leadership with direct management of EHS Managers
Strong regulatory expertise across North America
Proven safety culture transformation experience
Preferred
CSP, CHMM or equivalent certification
Experience with ISO systems at scale
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise
Cross-border leadership experience
Scope of Role
Oversight of multiple North American manufacturing sites
Direct leadership of site EHS Managers
Accountability for regional EHS performance and compliance
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HIRING SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - 180,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-
Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.
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