Facility Health, Environmental and Safety Director

Build Your Career. Lead With Precision.

Nammo Perry is a center of excellence for the design, development and production of munitions and pyrotechnic products for the U.S. Department of Defense. Nammo employees working at the Florida site manufacture all types of 40mm low and high velocity ammunition; pyrotechnic marking; signaling and tactical illumination devices; battlefield effects training simulators; demolition charges; hand grenade fuzes; and other ammunition components. Additionally, they provide load, assemble, and pack (LAP) services for large caliber direct-fire ammunition.

The Facility Health, Environment and Safety Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs for a facility engaged in the manufacture, handling, and testing of energetic, propellant, and hazardous materials. This role ensures compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), ATF, DOD 4145.26M, and other relevant regulatory standards, while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Unique Benefits Designed with Care

• Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour days

• Relocation assistance provided

• 401(K) with a 6% company match

• 100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option

• Employer Health Saving Account Contributions

• Two week’s vacation, one-week sick pay, and nine paid holidays

What You’ll Do: Precision in Action

• Lead the design, development, and execution of facility health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs, policies, and procedures.

• Maintain compliance with the Organization’s ISO14001 and 45001 certifications

• Ensure compliance with the company’s risk mitigation program.

• Conduct and oversee process hazard analyses, risk assessments, and incident investigations; develop root cause analyses and corrective actions for all near-miss and documented incidents.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, ATF, DOD 4145.26M, and recognized engineering standards (NFPA, ASTM, IME, MIL-STD-398/882E, EM 385-1-1).

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations and policies.

• Review and approve production SOPs related to process safety management.

• Maintain and update site safety plans as programs and processes evolve.

• Conduct regular compliance audits and stay current with regulatory changes.

• Establish facility HSE objectives and procedures, with approval from senior leadership.

• Represent the facility in all relevant meetings and regulatory interactions.

• Promote employee participation in safety programs, including suggestion programs and Safety Kaizen Walks.

• Oversee training programs for employees and contractors, ensuring coverage of safety orientation, hazard communication, annual drug and alcohol awareness, ethics refresher, and specialized training for hazardous materials.

• Ensure prompt investigation and reporting of accidents, incidents, and property loss.

• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping practices.

• Foster good employee relations and ensure compliance with labor laws and EEOC regulations.

• Be part of the emergency preparedness and crisis management organization at the facility.

• Be an ambassador of the One Nammo culture and ensure HESS Continuous improvement work across US sites.

• Engage and participate in corporate meetings and events for alignment across Nammo Group as appropriate.

• Ensure compliance with incident notification routines and monthly reporting, both at the facility and towards Nammo Corporate.

• Perform audits, inspections and investigations at other Nammo facilities as indicated and depending on capacity.

What Dedicated Teammates Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

• 10+ years’ experience in health, environmental, and safety management within manufacturing or energetic materials environments.

• Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred.

• Technical knowledge of OSHA rules, PSM, ATF, DOD 4145.26M, and relevant engineering standards.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise, develop, and train others.

• Strong communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to act responsibly and sensibly during stressful situations.

• Auditor or Audit Lead certification within renown standards (for example OSHA).

• Accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis. Certification in renown methodologies as SCAT or Kelvin Top-Set is an advantage.

• Be able to handle confidential information and the requirements that Information Security comes with.

Our Woking Conditions and Requirements

• Must submit to and pass drug testing pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy, including random testing.

• Must have good vision and hearing (may be corrected).

• Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods, endure weather extremes, and work in environments with moderate noise and OSHA-accepted fumes.

• Must have stamina to work beyond scheduled hours, including nights and weekends.