WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
Founded by global technology pioneer, Larry Ellison and esteemed physician and author, Dr. David Agus, Sensei Ag is a market-changing AgTech company on a journey to improve human nutrition. Our greenhouse farms align technology with the environment to protect and preserve natural resources, while optimizing how we grow food. Merging agriculture and innovation to achieve sustainable farming practices allows us to grow high-quality, delicious produce year-round.
LOCATION OF THIS JOB
This is a REMOTE position located in the Greater Boston Area (preferred) or the Northeastern United States.
COMPENSATION
$140,000 - $279,000 / year, Exempt, with a discretionary bonus of up to 15%.
BENEFITS WE OFFER
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Prescription Drug Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Employee Wellness
- HSA/FSA
- Basic Life and AD&D & Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid-Time Off and Travel Assistance Program
- 401K
NOTE: Residents of Hawaii, receive a Comprehensive Healthcare Bundle different from US Mainland plans/programs.
WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN?
To build and manage an EH&S team.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT CULTURE LIKE?
Open and inquisitive.
WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
You will have the opportunity to build and define the EH&S strategy for a growing company.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Sensei Ag is looking for a talented Director of Global Environmental Health and Safety to join their team. This person will lead the way in creating a global strategy that prioritizes the well-being of both employees and the environment. Their main focus will be on building a strong safety culture that uses data to guide decision-making and minimize risks.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop a Solid EH&S Plan: Create an all-encompassing EH&S strategy that matches our company's vision and makes sure safety and sustainability are key to every part of our operations.
- Work with Senior Leaders: Collaborate closely with top executives to include EH&S goals in business strategies and decision-making processes.
- Create a Strong Framework: Develop a well-rounded EH&S framework filled with policies, procedures, and standards tailored to our greenhouse industry.
- Uniform Guidelines: Make sure our EH&S framework is consistently followed across all US and Canadian operations, while adjusting to regional laws and practices as needed.
- Set Performance Goals: Figure out which key performance indicators (KPIs) we should use to check the effectiveness of our EH&S efforts.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations follow relevant federal, state, and provincial EH&S laws, as well as industry standards.
- Internal and External Audits: Oversee internal and external EH&S inspections, and deal with any compliance issues right away.
- Regular Reporting: Prepare and send required EH&S reports to regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
- Team Building: Build, guide, and mentor an exceptional EH&S team that helps professionals grow and become skilled.
- Collaborating with Other Departments: Work with other departments (like Operations, HR, and Legal) to smoothly integrate EH&S practices into all parts of the business.
- Emergency Preparedness: Create and keep up-to-date emergency response plans and make sure all employees are trained and aware of procedures.
- EH&S Training: Create and teach in-depth EH&S training programs that educate employees on best practices, safe procedures, and sustainability initiatives.
- Learning and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest EH&S trends, technologies, and regulations to boost our company's EH&S knowledge base.
- Embracing New Ideas: Put innovative EH&S solutions and technologies into practice to enhance our EH&S abilities.
- Earn Accreditations: Create a path to get accredited for ISO14001 and ISO45001 with a full implementation of EHS management systems.
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED
- Ten (10) years in EH&S roles with progressive leadership responsibilities, preferably within the greenhouse, agriculture, or related industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Management, or a related field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team.
- Demonstrated ability to create and execute strategic plans.
- Demonstrated expertise and application of relevant regulations, codes, and legislative requirements:
- Health and Safety Act (Ontario/USA)
- Environmental Protect Agency (USA)
- Canadian Standards Association
- Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety
- Environmental Protection Act (CND)
- Demonstrated expertise and application of ISO standards (or related programs.)
- Expert Knowledge of Safety Chain or related document control software.
- Ability to build, work, and maintain relationships across the organization.
Bonus points if you have...
- Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) are preferred.
- Previous work experience in a greenhouse or food manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of ISO14001, ISO45001
- OHSA Certification (US/CAD)
- JHSC Certification
- LOTO Certification
- Confined Space Training
- (Canada) Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or
- (United States) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
Sensei Ag is expanding and seeking highly skilled individuals to be part of our team. Experience a dynamic and collaborative work culture as we revolutionize health and the future of food. We are looking for individuals who are intelligent, yet humble, dedicated and genuine, with grit and lots of it! Become a part of our team today!
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.
