Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface carpet tile and LVT, nora rubber flooring, and FLOR premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces. Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains "all in" on becoming a restorative business. Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040.
The Senior Director, Global EHS & Quality, will lead the transformation of the company's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality functions from a regionally focused structure to a globally aligned, standardized organization. This individual will be the global business partner and responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive global EHS and Quality systems that drive consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing and supply chain operations worldwide.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in designing and executing global EHS and Quality programs in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the commercial flooring or related industries. They will partner with cross-functional teams to embed a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and quality excellence throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership & Transformation
- Develop and execute a global strategy to harmonize EHS and Quality programs, policies, and standards across all regions. Collaborate with human resources to ensure alignment of policies that impact employee responsibilities and behavior.
- Drive cultural change by embedding EHS and Quality best practices into daily operations, ensuring a proactive, prevention-based approach.
- Establish and lead a globally aligned EHS and Quality leadership team to drive consistency and accountability.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure alignment of EHS and Quality initiatives with overall business objectives.
EHS Program Development & Implementation
Design and implement a standardized global EHS management system that meets or exceeds regulatory and industry standards.Lead efforts and partner with our global sustainability team to minimize environmental impact, drive sustainability initiatives, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.Develop and manage a global incident management and reporting system to improve risk identification, mitigation, and response. Establish global reporting requirements and a cadence for reporting.Oversee training programs to enhance EHS competency at all levels of the organization. Collaborate with the learning and development team to develop and deploy employee training programs.Drive a culture of compliance without compromise and world class EHS performance at our global sites.Quality Management & Continuous Improvement
Develop and implement a global Quality Management System (QMS) that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure (and report) on quality performance and drive continuous improvement.Lead global initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve customer satisfaction.Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure quality is integrated into all processes from design to delivery.Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure all facilities comply with local, national, and international EHS and Quality regulations.Implement a robust global audit and assessment process to identify gaps, drive corrective actions, and track improvements.Stay informed on regulatory changes and emerging trends to proactively adjust company policies and procedures. Partner with key internal stakeholders to activate changes accordingly.Team Leadership & Development
Build and mentor a high-performing global EHS and Quality team.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.Champion employee engagement initiatives to drive ownership of EHS and Quality across the organization.Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (Master's is preferred).10+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS and Quality within a global manufacturing environment, preferably in the commercial flooring.Proven experience implementing global EHS and Quality management systems and driving standardization across multiple regions.Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other relevant industry standards.Expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive change in a complex, multinational environment.This role will be based in Atlanta, GA (at our headquarters) and is expected to travel at least 50% of the time (domestic and international). Interface offers a hybrid working environment.
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