- Company: GAF
- Location: Saint Andrews, Charleston County
GAF at a glance
gaf.comSEC filings mentioning "GAF": 1,009 — search EDGAR
6,395 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
GAF is a U.S. roofing manufacturer. Recent coverage highlights a national Roof of the Year contest for certified contractors, GAF Roofing Academy workforce placements, and operations such as a shingle plant in West Dallas.
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Lead environmental health and safety strategy as Director of Environmental, Health and Safety at GAF, a leading building materials company based in Saint Andrews, Charleston County. This is a full-time position for a visionary EHS leader to champion workplace safety, environmental compliance, and a strong safety culture across our operations.
About the Role
As Director of Environmental, Health and Safety at GAF, you'll take ownership of all aspects of our EHS program. You'll develop and execute comprehensive health and safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a workplace where every team member goes home safe every day. This is your opportunity to lead at scale and make a measurable impact on our organization's safety performance and environmental stewardship.
What You'll Do
- Develop, implement, and oversee company-wide environmental health and safety policies, programs, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal and state regulatory requirements
- Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
- Design and deliver safety training programs that build awareness and accountability across all levels
- Conduct risk assessments and safety audits to identify and mitigate workplace hazards
- Build and mentor an EHS team committed to excellence and continuous improvement
- Report on key safety metrics and performance trends to senior leadership
- Partner with operations teams to integrate safety into daily workflows and decision-making
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive experience in EHS, with at least 3 years in a director-level or equivalent leadership role
- Deep knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA requirements, and applicable state and local environmental laws
- Proven track record of building and managing high-performing EHS teams
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence behavior change across an organization
- Experience with safety audits, incident investigation, and corrective action management
- Professional certifications such as CHSP, CSP, or OHST are preferred
About GAF
At GAF, we believe in covering each other as much as we cover buildings. Our culture is built on empowerment, teamwork, and unwavering support—whether for our teammates, customers, or community. We don't shy away from hard work; we tackle challenges together in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading today, and we take ownership of our operations and outcomes.
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Recent news
- GAF Launches ‘Roof of the Year’ Contest for Certified Contractors - Roofing Contractor
- GAF Roofing Academy Hits Milestone of 3,000 Job Placements Supporting Demand for Skilled Trades - Los Angeles Sentinel
- GAF Launches Roof of the Year Contest Elevating Roofing Excellence Across the U.S. - Yahoo Finance
- No agreement to shut down GAF shingle factory in West Dallas, city staff says - KERA News
- GAF hit with antitrust lawsuit over alleged price-fixing scheme - Homepros
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Working in Saint Andrews, Charleston County
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Role is on-site in Saint Andrews, Charleston County, South Carolina (display: Charleston area, 29407). South Carolina sits in the Southeastern U.S., on the Atlantic coast, bordered by North Carolina and Georgia.
South Carolina is a state in the Southeastern, South Atlantic and Deep South regions of the United States. It borders North Carolina to the north and northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and Georgia to the west and south across the Savannah River. Along with North Carolina, it makes up the Carolinas region of the East Coast. South Carolina is the 11th-smallest and 23rd-most populous U.S
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in South Carolina: 4.6% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in South Carolina: 6.3% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in South Carolina: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in South Carolina: $51,483 — via FRED
Home prices in South Carolina (year over year): +3.4% — via FRED
Median household income in Charleston County: $84,320 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most recent FEMA-declared disaster in Charleston County: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm), Jan 2026 — via FEMA
Average commute time in Charleston County: 25 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Charleston County: Drove Alone (69%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Charleston County: 89% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Farmfield Plantation House, listed 1982 (1.1km away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 73°F / low 61°F year-round (summers around 86°F, winters around 45°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable (16.5/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,630/mo (1BR) · $1,787/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 7m (23 ft)
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About this role & career path
Director-level EHS leadership over manufacturing and contractor ecosystems; path typically builds from plant/site EHS into multi-site or corporate EHS ownership.
Build the skills for this role
- Manufacturing EHS systems (ISO-style H&S/env programs, PSM awareness where relevant)
- Regulatory fluency (OSHA, EPA, state environmental rules)
- Incident investigation, risk assessment, and audit leadership
- People leadership across multi-site operations
- How you reduced TRIR/serious incidents in manufacturing
- Balancing production throughput with EHS controls
- Examples leading audits, CAPAs, and culture change
- Environmental compliance for industrial sites
Strong fit if you have multi-site manufacturing EHS leadership, comfort with roofing/building-products operations, and can translate compliance into practical plant and contractor programs in the Charleston area (non-remote).
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- Role Director Environmental, Health and Safety
- Employer GAF
- Location Saint Andrews, Charleston County
- Type Full Time
- Posted June 27, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-02
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (399 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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