Sr. Manager, Asset Protection & EHS - Supply Chain

Advance Auto Business Support (300); United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Sr. Manager, Asset Protection & Environmental Health & Safety (AP/EHS) for the Supply Chain.

This leadership role partners with the Director of AP/EHS and operations leaders to drive safety, security, risk mitigation, and loss prevention across the Distribution Center network. You will lead a team of AP/EHS Managers, develop safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with DCs, HR, Legal, and Transportation to protect people and assets and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Asset Protection, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, or Supply Chain Security
• 5+ years leadership experience supporting multi-site operations
• Experience conducting workplace incident investigations and implementing corrective action programs
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety compliance requirements
• Willingness to undergo extensive background check

Responsibilities

• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to implement AP/EHS strategies across Distribution Centers
• Lead and develop a team of AP/EHS Managers across multiple DC locations
• Drive safety performance through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Analyze safety, security, inventory, and operational metrics to identify trends and improvements
• Present findings and action plans to executive and Supply Chain leadership
• Conduct DC assessments, reviews, and facility audits for compliance
• Collaborate with DC Directors and Operations to ensure safety and inventory integrity
• Lead or oversee investigations of workplace incidents, injuries, theft, and policy violations
• Monitor risk indicators such as OSHA recordables and inventory variance
• Support physical security programs including access control and CCTV
• Coordinate with Transportation, Facilities, HR, Legal, and Operations to mitigate risks
• Lead AP/EHS training for DC leadership and staff
• Support crisis management and business continuity planning

Skills

Leadership

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Risk management

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description The Sr. Manager, Asset Protection & Environmental Health & Safety (AP/EHS) – Supply Chain partners directly with the Director of Asset Protection & EHS and Supply Chain Operations leadership to drive enterprise safety, security, risk mitigation, and loss prevention strategies across Advance Auto Parts' Distribution Center network. This role is responsible for leading AP/EHS efforts that protect team members, safeguard company assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence across assigned Distribution Centers and Supply Chain facilities. The Sr. Manager oversees the management and development of a team of Asset Protection & EHS Managers that oversees the AP Operations of their assigned Distribution Centers. They’re accountable for working closely with Distribution Center General Managers, Regional Supply Chain Leaders, Transportation partners, and cross-functional teams to build a world-class safety culture, reduce risk, improve inventory integrity, strengthen physical security, and support uninterrupted operations. This leader is accountable for EHS performance, incident investigations, compliance assessments, inventory loss controls, training effectiveness, and business continuity initiatives throughout the assigned region.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to implement AP/EHS strategies that promote safety excellence, operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, physical security, and business continuity across Distribution Centers.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Asset Protection & EHS Managers supporting multiple Distribution Center locations.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through root cause analysis, injury prevention initiatives, corrective action plans, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Analyze safety, security, inventory, and operational performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Present findings, recommendations, and action plans to executive and Supply Chain leadership.
• Conduct Distribution Center assessments, operational reviews, and facility audits to evaluate compliance with company policies, safety standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Distribution Center Directors and Operations leaders to drive accountability for safety performance, inventory integrity, equipment operation, and workplace compliance.
• Lead or oversee investigations involving workplace incidents, injuries, property damage, inventory loss, theft, fraud, security breaches, and policy violations.
• Monitor and manage key risk indicators, including OSHA recordables, workers' compensation trends, inventory variance, cargo theft, physical security vulnerabilities, and cost-of-risk metrics.
• Support physical security programs including access control systems, CCTV, alarm monitoring, visitor management, and facility security assessments.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and Operations teams to mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead AP/EHS training initiatives for Distribution Center leadership and team members to improve awareness, compliance, and operational execution.
• Support crisis management, emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning efforts across the Supply Chain network.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence operations leaders and drive cultural change.
• Demonstrated experience building safety-focused and compliance-driven organizations within a Supply Chain, Distribution, Manufacturing, or Logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, incident investigation methodologies, and risk management principles.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control processes, physical security programs, and loss prevention practices.
• Ability to analyze operational, safety, and inventory performance data to identify trends and drive actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to balance safety, risk mitigation, and operational productivity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
• Strong project management, planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity while managing multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed network.

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of Asset Protection, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, or Supply Chain Security experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience supporting multi-site operations within Distribution Centers, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Retail Supply Chain environments.
• Experience conducting workplace incident investigations and implementing corrective action programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety compliance requirements.
• Successful completion of an extensive background check.
• Wicklander-Zulawski certification or equivalent investigative interviewing certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 90 days).
• (Highly Preferred) - (OPEX) experience developing audit functions to verify accuracy at put-away and picking for outbound orders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Supply Chain Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Occupational Safety, or related discipline preferred.
• Professional certifications such as: CSP (Certified Safety Professional) CHMM CSHM CPP (Certified Protection Professional) LPQ/LPC OSHA 30-Hour Certification.

Location & Work Availability

This position will be located within the Distribution Centers it will support and will require travel. A minimum of 60% travel is required within the assigned Distribution Centers and across the Midwest, including overnight travel.

Benefits Summary

We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Company Overview

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Benefits: Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them: their families. Find out more by visiting: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Application Close Date

Application Close Date: Advance Auto Parts will accept applications for 60 days from the Application Open Date

Compensation Range

The good faith estimate for this role is between 112,500.00 USD and 150,000.00 USD salary for a new team member. The rate offered depends on a number of factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable).

Benefits

Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them: their families. Find out more by visiting: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Company Overview (Updated)

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.