Job Description
Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety
Store Support Center
We are searching for an experienced Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety for our StoreSupport Center located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA, 90040.
SUMMARY
The VicePresident of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) provides strategicleadership and direction for all environmental, health, safety, and regulatorycompliance initiatives across the organization. This executive is responsiblefor building a world-class EHS culture, developing long-range strategies,managing risk, reducing incidents, and ensuring the company's operations meetor exceed all federal, state, and local regulations. The VP EHS partnersclosely with executive leadership to align EHS priorities with businessobjectives and drive continuous improvement across all facilities andoperations.
ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may beassigned or required.
Strategic Leadership & Program Development
- Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy that supports organizational goals and promotes proactive risk mitigation.
- Establish long-term EHS objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics to monitor progress and improve outcomes.
- Lead a team of EHS professionals and build organizational competency through training, coaching, and mentorship.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure company-wide compliance with environmental, occupational health, safety, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, ISO standards).
- Oversee audits, inspections, and investigations; ensure timely corrective actions.
- Manage permitting, reporting, and interface with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
- Identify and assess EHS risks, recommending mitigation strategies and emergency preparedness plans.
Safety Culture & Operational Excellence
- Promote a zero-incident safety culture through behavioral-based safety strategies, employee engagement, and leadership visibility.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent EHS practices across all business units.
- Lead incident response and root-cause analysis processes; drive systemic improvements to prevent recurrence.
Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
- Lead initiatives to reduce environmental footprint, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, resource management, and sustainability programs.
- Support corporate ESG reporting and sustainability goal-setting.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, Facilities, Food Safety and Loss Prevention teams to integrate EHS into business planning and decision-making.
- Communicate EHS performance, trends, and initiatives to executive leadership, the Board, and employees.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities, industry groups, and community partners.
EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field. Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience:
- 12–15+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, including managing multi-site operations.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
- Demonstrated success implementing and managing large-scale EHS programs and driving cultural transformation.
- Experience in multi-unit food retailing and supply chain. Grocery experience a requirement.
CERTIFICATIONS / OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE).
- Must have strong ethical judgment and integrity. Culture fit a must.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages a team of EHS professionals in a fast-paced and complexenvironment. Carries out supervisoryresponsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicablelaws. Responsibilities includeinterviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, anddirecting work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates;addressing complaints and resolving problems.
COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is$175,000.00 to $225,000.00. The actual starting pay will be determined by anumber of qualifications; including, experience and relevant skills.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) toall employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.