Director, Corporate Health, Safety & Security

Why Join Milliken

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader known for innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to safety. This role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise safety and security strategy at scale-impactingchemical and textile manufacturing operations worldwide-while partnering closely with senior leaders to protect people, assets, and business continuity.

Position Summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Director,Health,Safety & Security to lead enterprise-wideHealth, Safety, and Security(HSS).This role provides strategic oversight for approximately40global manufacturing locations, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk reduction in high-hazard environments, and a strong,values-driven safety and security culture.This role will be based at the Spartanburg, SC Headquartersand is not a hybrid/work from home role.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead globalHSSstrategy for chemical, flooring, andtextile manufacturing operations, including process safety, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene,and contractor safetyfor all sites globally (manufacturing, labs, offices, showrooms,etc.).
• Establish and continually improve enterprise safety policies and best practice standards aligned with OSHA,ResponsibleCare, andinternational regulations, enabling consistent execution across regions.
• Provide executive oversight of corporate and manufacturing site security programs, including physical security, crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity.
• Establish and lead appropriate auditing procedures for all relevant areas of responsibility.
• Coordinate and/or deliver appropriate training to associates on relevant HSS topics
• Lead, develop, and inspire a global team spanning security management, safety engineering, education, operations center leadership, and specialized contractors.
• Drive measurable reductions in risk through incident prevention, investigation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, HR, Legal, and Risk Management to embed safety and security into manufacturing processes, capital investments, and business strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on emerging safety, security, and regulatory risks impacting global manufacturing.
• Maintain and enhance travel security protocols for all associates..
• Champion OSHA VPP certification and/or recertification programs
• Provide guidance and oversight to the occupational nurse staff at the manufacturing locations.
• Expect a minimum of 25% travel to manufacturing sites including international travel
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS or site operations within manufacturing environments
• 3+ years experience in chemical or closely related manufacturing facilities with highly hazardousoperations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or related)

Preferred Certifications &Expertise

• Proven success leading multi-site, global safety and security programs.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), NEBOSH, or equivalent credentials.
• Demonstrated Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
• Security certification such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

Competencies

• Enterprise leadership in manufacturing safety and security, with deep understanding of risk in complex, regulated environments
• Strong governance mindset with proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance across global operations
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and regions
• Trusted, values-driven leader who demonstrates integrity, accountability, and care in decision-making and people leadership
• Crisis-ready leader who brings sound judgment, resilience, and calm execution in high-pressure and emergency situations
• Ability to inspire and sustain a proactive safety culture through coaching, education, and engagement at all levels
• Commitment to continuous improvement through data-driven insights, learning, and development of teams and future leaders