Sr Manager, Env Health and Safety

Work Location Type: Remote  

Req Number  327729

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $113,900.00  to $189,900.00.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• 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.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.   

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Position Details

The Senior Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's EHS operating model and compliance. The role guides the engagement and performance management of EHS team members, managing up to 10 employees. This leader integrates EHS policies into broader business strategies, collaborating with leaders to promote a strong culture and risk-aware decision-making. The role also oversees regulatory compliance, supports company locations with new requirements, and develops effective EHS training and communications while managing external consultants and vendors.

You Will

• Leads the effective development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company's EHS operating model, strategic objectives, goals, other initiatives and related compliance--ensuring EHS targets and deliverables remain on track.
• Guides engagement, development, and performance management of EHS team members--directly managing up to 10 employees, including corporate and site-level professionals.
• Integrates EHS policies, standards, procedures and controls into broader operations and business strategies and frameworks--collaborating with leaders and team members to promote a strong culture, risk-aware decision-making and behaviors, and actions that drive EHS and overall performance.
• Collaborates with company locations on EHS performance, develops and improves strategies to prevent injuries and incidents, supports risk assessments, incident management and investigations, and implements corrective and preventative actions. Takes the lead during EHS crises.
• Oversees regulatory compliance, supports company locations with new requirements, interacts with regulatory officials, and leads regulatory reporting processes as needed.
• Develops and delivers effective EHS training and communications, represents the company in internal and external groups to share best practices, and manages activities of outside EHS consultants and vendors.
• Analyzes injury and incident data to understand patterns and trends, identifies and proposes practical solutions to mitigate risks.

You Have

• Travel up to 50%
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 7+ years EHS role in a corporate or government environment. required
• Proven ability to lead and develop people, build high-performing inclusive teams, translate strategic vision into actionable plans, inspire others to achieve goals, drive continuous improvement, and demonstrate the company's principles by incorporating diverse perspectives and feedback. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Significant knowledge, expertise, and experience in EHS and demonstrated ability to integrate EHS into broader business and operations processes. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Deeply understand business and operational strategies and objectives and apply and align them with EHS strategies and objectives in order to develop integrated solutions and win as one team. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, are required. Must be able adjust communication styles and approaches to different situations and audiences. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive, collaborative leadership style are required to influence and effectively work with team members at all levels throughout the company. Must be able to foster constructive dialogue, build consensus, and address conflicting views. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Demonstrated ability to own and execute projects and other work to deliver high results, directly and through others, and to prioritize appropriately. (Intermediate proficiency)
• Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) Professional certification. preferred

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.