Enterprise Safety and Security Director

SanMar- External; Issaquah (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401k plan with match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SanMar in Issaquah, WA, is seeking an Enterprise Safety & Security Director to lead enterprise safety, security, and risk management initiatives. The role partners with leaders across departments to create standardized policies and resilient processes supporting growth.

The incumbent will oversee governance, crisis preparedness, and executive reporting while driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This hybrid role requires strategic influence and deep security expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related education and/or professional experience in security, safety, risk, asset protection, or related operations.
• Proven program-building, influence, communication, and change-leadership skills.
• Ability to build influence across the enterprise without direct authority and drive adoption of safety standards.
• CPP, PSP, CSP, CHST, OHST or comparable certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the enterprise safety and security strategy, establishing standards, governance, and long‑term plans.
• Lead risk assessments for facilities, operations, and expansion projects to reduce risk and support business objectives.
• Provide executive reporting on enterprise risks, incidents, and program effectiveness.
• Develop training and awareness programs to strengthen safety culture across the organization.
• Coordinate with DOSH/OSHA/EPA/DOT requirements and support compliance audits.

Skills

Program-building

Communication

Influence

Change management

Leadership

Job description

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.

What's the Short Version?

The Enterprise Safety & Security Director develops and leads SanMar's enterprise approach to protecting our people, facilities, assets, and operations. Reporting to Legal, this highly collaborative leader establishes standards, strengthens preparedness, advises leaders on risk, and partners across the organization to create practical, consistent solutions that support SanMar's culture and continued growth.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Develop and lead SanMar's enterprise safety and security strategy, establishing standards, governance, and long-term plans that protect people, facilities, assets, and operations while supporting business growth.
• Build and maintain an enterprise risk management approach for physical security, workplace safety, business continuity, crisis preparedness, and operational resilience.
• Partner with leaders across all departments and confer with external vendors to identify risks, prioritize mitigation efforts, and drive consistent practices across the organization.
• Lead security, safety, and risk assessments for facilities, operations, expansion projects, and new site selection, providing recommendations that reduce risk and support business objectives.
• Establish enterprise standards for access control, visitor management, investigations, emergency response, threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, and physical security systems.
• Lead business continuity and crisis management programs, including incident response planning, tabletop exercises, emergency preparedness, and recovery strategies.
• Provide executive-level reporting on enterprise risks, security trends, incidents, audit findings, and program effectiveness, translating complex risks into practical business decisions.
• Develop training, communication, and awareness programs that strengthen preparedness, accountability, and a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Participate in each location’s Safety Committee and develop company policy and guidance regarding safety regulations and requirements from agencies including DOSH, OSHA, EPA and DOT.
• Accompany and work with inspectors for onsite visits and ensure compliance with follow-up tasks and responses for OSHA or other government agencies.
• Monitor emerging risks, industry trends, regulatory requirements, and evolving threats, recommending proactive improvements to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

• 10+ years of related education and/or professional experience in security, safety, risk, asset protection, or related operations.
• Proven program-building, influence, communication, and change-leadership skills.
• Ability to build influence and alignment across the enterprise without direct authority, driving consistency, accountability, and adoption of safety and security standards.
• CPP, PSP, CSP, CHST, OHST or comparable certification preferred.

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $120,000 - $160,000 annually, depending on experience.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 15% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 152 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Why Work at SanMar?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together. Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement. SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special. Here’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar. SanMar participates in E-Verify.