Senior Director, Global Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

As the Senior Director, Environmental, Health & Safety, you will report to the EVP, Global Manufacturing Strategies & E2E Engineering and provide strategic leadership and tactical oversight for Colgate-Palmolive's global Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across the end-to-end supply chain. Guided by our mission to protect our People, the Planet, and our Brand, this role balances visionary long-term strategy—including Colgate's EHS 2030 Moonshot—with rigorous operational excellence. The Sr. Director is responsible for a comprehensive portfolio spanning environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, SIF prevention, and Human & Organizational Performance (HOP). As a global subject matter expert, you will leverage advanced AI and digital technologies to mitigate risk and drive world-class EHS performance.

Responsibilities:

• Champion the Global EHS Strategy - Excel at Fundamentals, Control Critical Risks, Leadership & Engagement at all Levels.

• Direct the global execution of the EHS transformation through a 2030 Moonshot strategy, focusing on Ambition Zero (accidents and SIF incidents), SIF prevention, and sustainability, while serving as a bridge between high-level strategic goals and tactical plant-level execution.

• Oversee global EHS compliance frameworks - including Company Standards, compliance auditing (EHS, PSM, Electrical), external interface, and supporting regulatory and legislative inquiries

• Lead environmental strategy execution - including standards for waste reduction, the "True Zero Waste" program, and rigorous environmental due diligence for property transactions and M&A activities.

• Institutionalize SIF prevention strategies using the ASTM E2920 standard and implement advanced technical controls for high-risk areas, including AI-driven/evolving machine guarding controls and FLT collision avoidance systems.

• Drive Zero Harm and IH/Occ Health programs - No mandatory respirator use, reducing mandatory hearing protection use to < 25%, no high risk ergonomic tasks, no high risk elevated temperature risks.

• Lead pandemic preparedness program, maintain Health Incident Management Plan. Track global infectious disease outbreaks.

• Align w/Engineering on transformative technologies while ensuring appropriate controls/redundancies and protective measures as we evolve and execute our automation strategy.

• Be the GSC link to Regulatory and Product Safety on occupational and environmental chemical risks and evolving legislation.

• Champion a "Speak Up" culture and drive engagement by embedding Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) as an Operational Excellence (OPEX) principle across the organization.

• Oversee global EHS & Sustainability digital systems, generating internal and external reports as required.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Technology, or Sustainability Management.

• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in large-scale manufacturing or supply chain environments.

• Extensive knowledge of US (OSHA, EPA, DOT)/state EHS regulations

• A proven track record of navigating complex regulatory frameworks in Latin America, Europe/EMEA, and Asia.

• Proven ability to lead and drive performance across cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across diverse regions

• Expert-level knowledge of EHS digital management systems (e.g., Benchmark-Gensuite).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related technical or management field.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

• Deep expertise in Human & Organizational Performance (HOP), Operational Excellence (OPEX), and the Hierarchy of Controls.

• Understanding of ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials) E2920 standard and global EHS and sustainability reporting requirements