Area Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Work Location Type: Onsite

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.

Pay

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $80,900.00 – $134,900.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support 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

About the role

The Area Manager, Environmental Health & Safety implements and manages environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs for distribution facilities, branches, and offices in the specified territory in compliance with EHS legal requirements and the company's standards. You will help train and educate team members on EHS requirements and practices and provide EHS subject matter expertise support to the supply chain leaders and team members. This is an onsite position requiring presence Monday through Friday at our Fountain Inn, South Carolina Distribution Center.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and leads EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent/reduce overall incidents and costs
• Performs frequent site safety audits to identify and mitigate EHS risks and injuries
• Promotes a strong culture of EHS excellence and continuous improvement, develops and delivers effective EHS training, and provides guidance to supply chain leaders and team members
• Manages complex and cross-functional EHS improvement initiatives across the supply chain network
• Audits workplace and team member behaviors to ensure training, auditing, and scoring methods are accurate and consistent
• Analyzes safety data to identify trends, recommends corrective actions, drives continuous improvement, and refines EHS processes—establishing and reporting on site-level EHS performance metrics
• Supports EHS incident investigations, identifies root causes, ensures corrective actions are taken, and provides frequent status updates to supply chain partners and EHS leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a field specific to safety or equivalent related experience
• 5+ years EHS experience in distribution or manufacturing organizations
• Technical skills related to safety matters (Intermediate proficiency)
• Ability to work with safety-related databases and software (Intermediate proficiency)
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, ISO standards, and other EHS management systems (Advanced proficiency)
• Ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, and influence strategy concerning EHS matters (Intermediate proficiency)
• Skills in relationship development, collaboration, and enhancing EHS engagement
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or CIH or equivalent professional certification preferred