Enterprise Safety & Security Leader (Hybrid)

W.W. Grainger, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid leave for birth parents

Nursing benefits

Job summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Safety & Security to lead enterprise governance across North American operations.

Located at our Lake Forest HQ, the role focuses on regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and enterprise-wide standards implementation. Reports to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety and collaborates with regions and partners to scale governance, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• 7+ years of EH&S, risk management, compliance, or security in multi-site environments.
• 5+ years leading enterprise governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional initiatives (preferred).
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and related regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise Safety & Security governance framework and maintain compliance controls.
• Provide enterprise leadership for regulatory and environmental compliance; oversee permits and reporting.
• Lead the enterprise Management of Change (MOC) process with governance and risk assessments.
• Partner with senior leaders to evaluate enterprise risks and ensure programs stay aligned with requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and agency interactions; drive timely corrective actions.
• Oversee business continuity, resilience, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Support leadership by analyzing performance, risks, and compliance outcomes for decisions.
• Lead and develop the Safety & Security team and align initiatives with business needs.

Skills

Safety & Security governance

Regulatory compliance

Environmental compliance

Governance

Risk management

Management of Change

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

EH&S background

Job description

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Safety & Security to lead enterprise governance across North American operations.

Located at our Lake Forest HQ, the role focuses on regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and enterprise-wide standards implementation. Reports to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety and collaborates with regions and partners to scale governance, risk management, and continuous improvement.