Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy that supports organizational goals and promotes proactive risk mitigation.
• Establish long-term EHS objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics to monitor progress and improve outcomes.
• Lead a team of EHS professionals and build organizational competency through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Ensure company-wide compliance with environmental, occupational health, safety, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, ISO standards).
• Oversee audits, inspections, and investigations; ensure timely corrective actions.
• Manage permitting, reporting, and interface with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
• Identify and assess EHS risks, recommending mitigation strategies and emergency preparedness plans.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture through behavioral-based safety strategies, employee engagement, and leadership visibility.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent EHS practices across all business units.
• Lead incident response and root-cause analysis processes; drive systemic improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Lead initiatives to reduce environmental footprint, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, resource management, and sustainability programs.
• Support corporate ESG reporting and sustainability goal-setting.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, Facilities, Food Safety and Loss Prevention teams to integrate EHS into business planning and decision-making.
• Communicate EHS performance, trends, and initiatives to executive leadership, the Board, and employees.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities, industry groups, and community partners.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 12–15+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, including managing multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated success implementing and managing large-scale EHS programs and driving cultural transformation.
• Experience in multi-unit food retailing and supply chain. Grocery experience a requirement.

CERTIFICATIONS / OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE).
• Must have strong ethical judgment and integrity.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $175,000.00 to $225,000.00. The actual starting pay will be determined by a number of qualifications; including, experience and relevant skills.

Benefits

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.