Director of Environmental, Health & Safety ensuring safety and security at Grainger. Leading EHS strategies, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance in hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and continuous improvement of the company’s safety and security operating model, including strategic objectives, KPIs, and performance tracking.
Integrate safety and security strategies into broader business operations and frameworks to ensure alignment and impact.
Manage a team of EHS professionals by setting clear goals, defining roles, fostering collaboration, and promoting accountability.
Oversee the implementation of EHS standards, technologies, training, communications, and assessments to mitigate risk and ensure consistency.
Champion a strong culture of safety, security, and team member engagement, encouraging proactive risk reporting and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance through robust EHS assurance systems and effective emergency preparedness, crisis management, and incident response processes.
Present regular reports to senior leadership on strategic progress, budget performance, data insights, and operating model effectiveness.
Manage EHS budgets and vendor relationships, while staying current with industry best practices through benchmarking and external engagement.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
Bachelor's Degree EHS or adjacent field preferred
10+ years corporate, consulting, or government EHS, with progressive leadership experience. required
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Expertise and proven success in improving EHS performance, including implementing management system approaches and injury prevention and management strategies.
Strong business and financial acumen, with understanding of business and operational strategies and objectives and ability to apply and align them with EHS strategies and objectives.
Ability to respond to issues or concerns during non-business hours.
Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to adjust content and communication styles to different situations and audiences, including senior management.
Demonstrated ability to drive teams in executing strategy, delivering results, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing work appropriately.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
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