(USA) Director, Safety Programs - Supply Chain EHS

About the role

The Director, Safety Programs leads the development and execution of comprehensive field safety strategies aligned with organizational objectives. This role oversees safety initiatives, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance safety performance. The Director manages program execution, evaluates process improvements, and fosters innovation in safety practices and technologies. By defining key metrics and ensuring compliance with standards, this position supports a culture of integrity and operational excellence while advancing safety outcomes across the organization.

About the team

Our team is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive safety strategy that enhances efficiency and standardizes operations across the Supply Chain. By integrating people, processes, and technology, we address complex safety challenges and enable effective team performance. Our efforts lead to improved execution, reduced complexity, stronger collaboration, and scalable solutions that support organizational goals. We focus on continuous improvement and innovation to advance safety practices, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence throughout the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Field Safety Execution team, providing strategic direction and ensuring successful project delivery aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive field safety strategies, driving continuous improvement through key performance indicators and metrics.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to enhance safety practices and address stakeholder concerns.
• Direct process improvement initiatives by conducting gap analyses and implementing best practices to optimize safety outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Foster talent development through recruitment, mentoring, and succession planning to maintain a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Promote integrity and compliance by embedding ethical standards into all safety programs and practices.

Requirements

• Certification as a Safety Professional with extensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS).
• Proven expertise in risk analysis, safety audits, and behavior-based safety programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic field safety initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong leadership skills to guide teams and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Experience in defining and measuring key performance indicators to drive continuous safety improvements.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies including Pareto analysis and gap assessments.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of integrity, compliance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal, occupational health and safety, communications, or related area and 5 years’ experience in safety management or program management.
• 3 years’ experience in a leadership or managerial role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related area.
• Walmart experience in Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, or Finance, including at least 2 years’ experience in a role requiring strategy development.

Primary location: 802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America.

Benefits

• Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock for certain positions.