EHS Director LATAM – São Paulo

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Director for LATAM to lead and transform the EHS agenda across multiple countries and business units in three key industries: Agribusiness, Human Nutrition, and Animal Nutrition.

This role will be responsible for defining the EHS strategic roadmap, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, promoting a robust culture of safety, health, innovation, and sustainability, and driving digital transformation in EHS systems and performance management.

We seek a forward-thinking, data-driven, and people oriented leader who can manage complexity, inspire change, and integrate EHS into business strategy. The role will also drive occupational health initiatives, leveraging data and innovation to anticipate risks and promote employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Environmental, Sustainability & Innovation Leadership

• Develop and implement the South America Environmental Strategy in line with corporate goals and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead decarbonization, energy transition, water conservation, biodiversity, and zero-waste initiatives.
• Champion innovation in environmental technologies, digital monitoring tools, and predictive analytics to anticipate environmental risks.
• Partner with supply chain and operations to strengthen sustainable sourcing and circular economy practices.

Support ESG reporting, transparency, and traceability related to environmental impacts.

Occupational Health & Well-being

• Lead the development and execution of occupational health programs, including preventive health campaigns, fitness-for-duty programs, and psychological safety.
• Collaborate with HR and medical teams to monitor health KPIs and reduce work-related illnesses.
• Integrate health data with digital platforms to improve visibility and responsiveness to health risks.
• Promote a culture of well-being and resilience in high-risk and high-performance environments.

Safety Culture & Risk Prevention

• Foster a proactive safety culture at all levels of the organization.
• Oversee safety programs related to behavior-based safety (BBS), ergonomics, chemical safety, confined spaces, and emergency response.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and national safety standards.
• Utilize data and AI tools for risk forecasting and prevention planning.
• Monitor safety performance and lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.

Contractor Management & Operational Excellence

• Lead a robust contractor safety management program with clear performance metrics and compliance controls.
• Align thirdparty safety performance with internal standards through audits, prequalification, and continuous engagement.
• Ensure risk assessments and safe work permits are consistently applied.

Digitalization & Management Control Systems

• Deploy Management Control Systems (MCS) to ensure visibility and accountability in EHS performance.
• Champion the digitalization of EHS processes using dashboards, mobile tools, and real-time analytics.
• Implement continuous improvement frameworks (PDCA, Six Sigma, Kaizen) for EHS excellence.
• Drive standardization and governance of EHS policies across all regional operations.

Leadership, Culture & Business Integration

• Act as a role model for EHS leadership, fostering a culture of care, innovation, and accountability.
• Partner with senior leaders across HR, operations, supply chain, and legal to embed EHS into business strategy.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of EHS professionals across South America
• Represent the company with regulatory agencies, trade associations, and external stakeholders in sustainability and safety forums.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Available to relocate to São Paulo/SP or Uberlândia/MG
• Available for frequent travel
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. Postgraduate or MBA preferred.
• Leadership experience in EHS roles within complex, multinational environments.
• Expertise in Latin American regulations and international EHS standards (OSHA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ESG frameworks).
• Proven ability to lead innovation, digital transformation, and change management in EHS.
• Solid background in high-risk industries such as agribusiness, food, chemical, or manufacturing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

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