About Forterra

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.

About the role

Forterra is seeking a senior EHS leader to own environmental, health, and safety performance across our manufacturing and testing operations. This role is responsible for protecting our people, maintaining regulatory excellence, and building an EHS system and culture that scales with the business. 

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will set strategy, run programs, and personally drive execution. Success requires judgment, credibility with regulators and operators, and the ability to push issues through to real closure—not just compliance on paper. 

What you'll do

• Own EHS strategy, compliance, and performance across manufacturing and test operations 

• Lead development and execution of EHS management systems aligned with OSHA, EPA, DOT, DoD, and applicable state and local requirements 

• Serve as primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and external auditors 

• Own environmental permitting, reporting, and hazardous waste programs, including air, waste, stormwater, and spill prevention 

• Lead hazard assessments, risk analyses, and industrial hygiene efforts; maintain site risk registers and required documentation 

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action through completion 

• Drive safety culture through leadership engagement, training, visibility, and accountability at all levels 

• Partner with engineering, operations, and facilities to embed EHS into design, production, and sustainment decisions 

• Build, lead, and develop the EHS team, including resource planning, budgeting, and succession

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field 

• 3+ years of experience leading or implementing EHS programs in manufacturing, industrial, or similarly regulated environments 

• Deep working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations 

• Strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to influence operators and leaders alike 

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, CIH, CHMM, PMP, or similar professional certification 

• Experience implementing or auditing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 

• Track record of building safety culture while maintaining operational pace 

US Salary Range
 $110,000 - $140,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.  
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. 
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances: click here.   

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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