Director, Environmental Health and Safety – West Region -Remote (Texas-based)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Farmers Branch, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

Director, Environmental Health and Safety- West Region Remote (Texas-based) Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. The Job: As the Director, EHS for the West Region, you will serve as a strategic leader and trusted partner to operational teams across multiple sites, driving the consistent implementation and advancement of EHS programs. Reporting to the Senior Director, EHS Americas, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, while working remotely from Texas and traveling within the region up to 40%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including developing and executing company strategic priorities, and managing multiple site-level teams of EHS professionals to deliver results while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting partnerships with operational and site leadership through on-site engagement to audit, test, and verify consistent implementation of company standards and processes, including accurate EHS data entry, management, and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience implementing company EHS Management Systems (such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001), including optimization of standards and process methods across multiple sites at varying levels of maturity.
• Advanced proficiency in utilizing data analytics and leading indicators to drive proactive, evidence-based decision-making and enable measurable performance improvement, as well as the ability to train others in these skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and direct support to site and local teams, emphasizing customer service, skills development, and capability-building.
• Ensure EHS programs are effectively implemented and sustained in accordance with company policies, standards, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate as a member of the Global EHS team, contributing to the development and execution of compliance programs.
• Collaborate with site leaders to drive strategic EHS priorities, annual program planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to elevate EHS maturity and performance.
• Offer technical support on regulatory compliance, sustainability, and industry best practices.
• Lead efforts to attract, develop, and retain top EHS talent at the site level, fostering a high-performing and knowledgeable team.
• Utilize advanced analytics to identify trends, anticipate risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Prioritize EHS program initiatives and performance improvement milestones to achieve organizational goals.
• Champion a culture of hazard and risk recognition, driving adoption of EHS standards and accountability at all levels.
• Promote a customer-focused, continuous improvement mindset to advance EHS performance and culture.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of EHS and sustainability data reporting.
• Oversee ongoing verification of EHS performance across all sites within the region.
• Collaborate with EHS pillar leads, legal counsel, and site teams to resolve regulatory matters and government agency interactions, ensuring timely and effective enforcement action resolution.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and site transitions by executing the EHS Management of Change process, ensuring seamless integration of newly acquired companies, work transfers, or site closures.
• Design and deliver training programs to enhance the technical skills and functional capabilities of EHS professionals, ensuring each site is equipped to manage EHS responsibilities effectively.
• Guide sites in completing annual EHS program requirements, ensuring alignment with regional and global objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees