Senior Manager, Corporate Safety & Security

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

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Req Number 334643

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $134,100.00 – $223,500.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 20% or $, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

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Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details

The Senior Manager, Corporate Safety & Security leads the enterprise Safety & Security governance framework across Grainger's North American operations. This role provides enterprise leadership for regulatory compliance, environmental compliance, governance, and risk management while ensuring consistent implementation of enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and operational expectations across all regions.

Reporting to the Director, Environmental Health & Safety, the role serves as a key member of the Enterprise Center of Excellence, partnering closely with regional leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to operationalize enterprise strategy through scalable governance, consistent program implementation, regulatory oversight, and continuous improvement.

You will be located at our corporate HQ in Lake Forest, IL 3 days per week in office.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

You Will

• Lead the enterprise Safety & Security governance framework, developing and maintaining governance processes, compliance controls, and operating standards that ensure consistent implementation of enterprise requirements across all regions.
• Provide enterprise leadership for regulatory and environmental compliance, including regulatory monitoring, legal obligation registers, regulatory interpretation, permits, hazardous and universal waste, Tier II reporting, spill prevention, and implementation of new or revised regulatory requirements.
• Lead the enterprise Management of Change (MOC) process by establishing governance, review processes, and risk evaluations for operational, organizational, facility, technology, automation, and capital project changes.
• Partner with Directors, Enterprise Managers, regional leadership, and cross-functional business partners to evaluate enterprise risks, support governance activities, and ensure programs, systems, reporting, analytics, and training remain aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
• Coordinate enterprise regulatory inspections, agency interactions, citation responses, and significant regulatory matters, partnering with regional leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate risk, implement timely corrective actions, and sustain compliance.
• Provide enterprise oversight for business continuity, organizational resilience, and emergency preparedness programs while evaluating enterprise performance, emerging risks, regulatory trends, and compliance outcomes to provide recommendations that inform leadership decisions and continuous improvement.
• Support executive leadership by evaluating enterprise performance, emerging risks, regulatory trends, and compliance outcomes, providing analysis and recommendations that inform business decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the Safety & Security team and partner with Directors, Enterprise Managers, regional leadership, Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Engineering, Supply Chain, Security, and other business partners to align governance programs, systems, analytics, training, and cross-functional initiatives with regulatory and business requirements.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Business, or a related discipline required
• 7+ years of progressive Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, Compliance, or Security experience in a multi-site distribution, manufacturing, retail, or industrial environment. required
• 5+ years leading enterprise governance, regulatory compliance, management systems, environmental programs, or cross-functional business initiatives. preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental, occupational safety, and related regulatory requirements, including experience interpreting and applying requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management, governance, regulatory compliance, environmental management, Management of Change, and related controls within complex multi-site operations.
• Experience evaluating compliance performance, regulatory trends, operational risk, reporting, and analytics and providing recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional partners. AND Experience leading teams and building cross-functional partnerships across Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Engineering, Supply Chain, Security, and senior or executive leadership.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Upon Hire preferred
• Certified Industrial Hygienist Upon Hire preferred
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Upon Hire preferred
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Upon Hire preferred

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