Enterprise Safety & Security Programs & Training Manager

W.W. Grainger, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Financial counseling

Parental leave

Job summary

The Manager, Safety & Security Programs and Training at Grainger is based at the Lake Forest, IL corporate HQ with a 3-day in-office requirement. You will develop, govern, implement, and improve enterprise Safety & Security programs across NA operations, ensuring compliance and scalable execution.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Safety & Security Governance, you will lead cross-functional initiatives, support regional teams with training and resources, and drive program effectiveness across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Business, Education, Organizational Development, or a related discipline required
• 5+ years of progressive Environmental Health & Safety, Security, Learning & Development, Program Management, or related experience in a multi-site distribution, manufacturing, retail, or industrial environment required
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing enterprise programs, policies, standards, procedures, management systems, and cross-functional initiatives preferred
• Experience developing enterprise training programs, governance processes, learning content, organizational capability initiatives, and administering Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental, occupational safety, and related regulatory requirements sufficient to develop and implement Safety & Security programs and supporting resources.
• Experience developing, implementing, and continuously improving programs, procedures, management system resources, risk-assessment tools, and compliance processes in complex multi-site environments.
• Experience developing and administering learning and competency programs, Learning Management Systems, compliance reporting, contractor management platforms, or related enterprise systems.
• Experience partnering across Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, Legal, Supply Chain, Security, and other business functions to lead complex initiatives, provide technical guidance, resolve program issues, and support consistent implementation.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Upon Hire preferred
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Upon Hire preferred
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Upon Hire preferred
• Association for Talent Development (ATD) Upon Hire preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise Safety & Security programs, procedures, management system documentation, and implementation resources within established functional strategy, standards, and compliance requirements to support consistent execution across regions.
• Lead administration and continuous improvement of the Safety & Security management system, including document control, program lifecycle processes, records retention, implementation guidance, and knowledge management resources.
• Lead development, administration, and continuous improvement of Safety & Security learning, competency, communication, and awareness programs, including training governance, curriculum, role-based learning, Learning Management System administration, compliance reporting, user support, and change-management resources.
• Develop and maintain contractor safety requirements, contractor qualification processes, compliance expectations, and contractor management platforms, including ISNetworld and Avetta, consistent with established Safety & Security standards and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain risk-assessment tools, templates, procedures, and emergency-preparedness resources that support hazard identification, risk evaluation, organizational readiness, and consistent implementation of established enterprise requirements.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through benchmarking, operational feedback, audits, and performance reviews; recommend and implement improvements; partner with the Enterprise Data & Analytics Manager to align programs, learning systems, reporting, and performance metrics; and provide technical guidance and implementation support to regional Safety & Security professionals while leading assigned enterprise initiatives and special projects.
• Coach and support regional Safety & Security professionals by providing technical guidance, training resources, subject matter expertise, and implementation support, while leading enterprise initiatives and special projects assigned by the Senior Manager, Safety & Security Governance.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Program management

Learning & development

Contractor management

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ISNetworld

Avetta

Job description

The Manager, Safety & Security Programs and Training at Grainger is based at the Lake Forest, IL corporate HQ with a 3-day in-office requirement. You will develop, govern, implement, and improve enterprise Safety & Security programs across NA operations, ensuring compliance and scalable execution.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Safety & Security Governance, you will lead cross-functional initiatives, support regional teams with training and resources, and drive program effectiveness across