Natalie A. Ortiz, CSP

In this expanded leadership role, provided regional EHS governance, oversight, and strategic support beyond site-level responsibilities.

• Provide regional EHS governance and oversight supporting multiple manufacturing locations across the East Coast and Ohio regions.
• Lead external EHS and Security audits, including customer and regulatory audits; ensure audit planning, execution, reporting, and closure of corrective actions.
• Serve as senior advisor to Directors and site leaders on EHS risk management, audit readiness, and deployment of standardized risk controls.
• Own EHS budget governance, forecasting, and execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and effective use of external audit and consulting partners.
• Drive company KPI reporting, risk trending, and gap closure for Senior Leadership, supporting data-driven risk reduction and license-to-operate assurance.
• Provide interim leadership support to Facilities functions, ensuring maintenance activities align with EHS standards, risk controls, and environmental requirements.

Led full-scope EHS management system, audit and regulatory readiness, and governance for a cosmetics manufacturing facility.

• Designed and implemented risk-based audit preparation programs aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Served as Site COVID Case Manager, creating agile compliance systems for tracking, reporting, and return-to-work approvals across evolving regulations.
• Directed incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs, driving sustainable injury reduction.
• Led sustainability strategy execution, including waste, water, and energy reduction initiatives supported by contractor and vendor management.
• Managed all environmental permits, inspections, and reporting, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance and license to operate.
• Acted as Security Program Owner and Community Liaison, partnering with regulators, emergency responders, healthcare providers, and local agencies.

Responsible for managing the sites Environmental, Safety, and Security departments and team working with multi-faceted teams to improve the safety culture of the facility, maintain safety and environmental regulatory compliance, and ensure alignment with the company’s vision of zero injuries.

• Directed EHS governance, auditing, and performance management for a large-scale manufacturing operation.
• Developed and reported EHS performance metrics and audit results to senior leadership to support continuous improvement and risk reduction.
• Conducted internal EHS management system audits and program maturity assessments aligned with ISO-based frameworks.
• Led incident investigations, auditor-facilitated root cause analysis, and corrective action effectiveness reviews.
• Developed and executed multi-year EHS strategies focused on injury reduction, operational risk control, and cost containment.
• Managed environmental permitting and compliance programs (Title V Air, SPDES, SPCC, hazardous waste)..
• Assist management in development and reporting of EHS performance metrics to facilitate continuous, ongoing improvement of the EHS efforts and result

Responsible for managing the site’s EHS programs and initiatives to ensure the goals and objectives for the site are met and exceeded and regulatory compliance is maintained

• Led site EHS governance programs aligned with corporate, regulatory, and global EHS standards.
• Partnered with Global Environmental Affairs & Safety teams to standardize audit protocols, management systems, and reporting across international operations.
• Implemented and maintained ISO 14001-aligned Environmental & Safety Management Systems and supported internal and external audits globally
• Delivered executive-level performance reporting and supported capital project EHS risk reviews.
• Managed hazardous waste classification, chemical shipping compliance, and regulatory inspections.

Responsible for helping clients achieve full OSHA and EPA compliance through recordkeeping, reporting, employee trainings, and documentation via permits, written procedures, and/or written programs.

• Delivered EHS compliance, auditing, and management system implementation for multi‑industry clients.
• Conducted OSHA and EPA audits, inspections, and abatement support, significantly reducing citation exposure.
• Developed site‑specific EHS programs, training, and documentation aligned with federal and state regulations.
• Facilitated safety committees and conducted DOT/RCRA training seminars nationwide.