Sr. Director Health & Safety at Ascendo Resources Cranbury, NJ

Sr. Director Health & Safety job at Ascendo Resources. Cranbury, NJ.

Senior Director, QHSE

Location: On-Site – Cranbury, NJ | Reports to: CEO

Role

Lead Company's global Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental strategy. Oversee ISO systems (9001, 45001) and prepare for ISO 14001 certification. Ensure regulatory compliance, drive operational excellence, build a strong safety and quality culture, and lead a high-performing QHSE team across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute global QHSE strategy
• Manage ISO programs and regulatory compliance
• Lead safety initiatives and zero-incident efforts
• Report QHSE performance to executives/board
• Support audits, certifications, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety, Quality, or related (Master’s preferred)
• 15+ years QHSE experience; 5+ in senior leadership
• Strong ISO expertise; maritime experience required
• Proven change leadership and communication skills

Compensation: $160–180K + bonus + RSAs

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)