Head of Environmental Health & Safety Operations, Americas
Meta
Operations
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Nov 15, 2025
Head of Environmental Health & Safety Operations, Americas
New York, NY • Full Time
Meta
Legal, Finance, Facilities & Admin
Facilities
The Head of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Operations, Americas is a strategic leader responsible for implementing and overseeing comprehensive EHS programs across multiple facilities within the North and South America regions. This role partners with global and regional leadership to align EHS strategies with business objectives, ensuring compliance with complex regulatory requirements and promoting an atmosphere of safety and environmental stewardship. The Head of EHS Operations leads and mentors regional EHS teams, drives continuous improvement, and represents the company in external engagements with regulatory bodies and industry groups.
Head of Environmental Health & Safety Operations, Americas Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regional EHS strategies that align with the global EHS business goals
- Lead and coordinate EHS compliance programs across multiple sites and countries, ensuring consistent application of policies and standards
- Manage and develop EHS professionals across regions, fostering leadership, accountability, and professional growth
- Collaborate with global EHS leadership and cross-functional teams to drive global initiatives, share best practices, and leverage synergies
- Manage compliance with local, national, and international EHS regulations, standards, and permits across all assigned regions
- Manage regional EHS budgets and resources to optimize program effectiveness and efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
- 12+ years of progressive EHS experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing multi-site and multi-region operations
- Proven track record in developing and implementing regional or global EHS strategies and programs
- Knowledge of EHS regulations and standards in North and South America including Canada, US and Brazil
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing wide-ranging teams and influencing executives
- Communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel 30%
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree or professional certifications (Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, etc)
- Proven experience translating complex regulatory and business requirements into actionable EHS programs
- Collaborative leader who builds partnerships across business functions
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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