Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Farmers Branch, TX

8d • Remote

About The Position

Director, Environmental Health and Safety Central or Southeast Region-Based Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. The Job: As the Director, Environmental Health and Safety supporting the southeastern United States, you will serve as a strategic leader and trusted partner to operational teams across multiple sites, driving the consistent implementation and advancement of EHS programs. Reporting on an interim basis to the Vice President, EHS, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, while working remotely and traveling within the region up to 40%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including developing and executing company strategic priorities, and managing multiple site-level teams of EHS professionals to deliver results while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting partnerships with operational and site leadership through on-site engagement to audit, test, and verify consistent implementation of company standards and processes, including accurate EHS data entry, management, and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience implementing company EHS Management Systems (such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001), including optimization of standards and process methods across multiple sites at varying levels of maturity.
• Advanced proficiency in utilizing data analytics and leading indicators to drive proactive, evidence-based decision-making and enable measurable performance improvement, as well as the ability to train others in these skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and direct support to site and local teams, emphasizing customer service, skills development, and capability-building.
• Ensure EHS programs are effectively implemented and sustained in accordance with company policies, standards, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate as a member of the Global EHS team, contributing to the development and execution of compliance programs.
• Collaborate with site leaders to drive strategic EHS priorities, annual program planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to elevate EHS maturity and performance.
• Offer technical support on regulatory compliance, sustainability, and industry best practices.
• Lead efforts to attract, develop, and retain top EHS talent at the site level, fostering a high-performing and knowledgeable team.
• Utilize advanced analytics to identify trends, anticipate risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Prioritize EHS program initiatives and performance improvement milestones to achieve organizational goals.
• Champion a culture of hazard and risk recognition, driving adoption of EHS standards and accountability at all levels.
• Promote a customer-focused, continuous improvement mindset to advance EHS performance and culture.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of EHS and sustainability data reporting.
• Oversee ongoing verification of EHS performance across all sites within the region.
• Collaborate with EHS pillar leads, legal counsel, and site teams to resolve regulatory matters and government agency interactions, ensuring timely and effective enforcement action resolution.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and site transitions by executing the EHS Management of Change process, ensuring seamless integration of newly acquired companies, work transfers, or site closures.
• Design and deliver training programs to enhance the technical skills and functional capabilities of EHS professionals, ensuring each site is equipped to manage EHS responsibilities effectively.
• Guide sites in completing annual EHS program requirements, ensuring alignment with regional and global objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director