Director, Global Safety & Security

Red Wing Shoe Company • Red Wing, MN

4d • $142,700 - $192,600 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Director of Global Safety & Security to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive global strategy for Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Physical Security across all Red Wing Shoe Company (RWSC) locations. This role is responsible for shaping a strong, prevention‑focused culture and ensuring that the safety and security of our employees remains our highest priority. In this position, you will establish global policies, standards, and frameworks that strengthen operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and risk prevention. You will guide the design of people‑centered, business‑aligned safety and security solutions in close partnership with leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, HR, Facilities, and Business Technology. Your leadership will influence every aspect of our global operations, from occupational health and environmental management to workplace violence prevention, threat assessments, and enterprise physical security programs. You will oversee global risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and drive timely corrective and preventive actions with a strong bias for action. This includes building and monitoring performance metrics that inform executive decision making and support continuous improvement. The role also leads global incident response efforts - ensuring coordinated, rapid, and visible leadership during safety or security events, and driving thorough root‑cause analyses that lead to sustainable corrective actions. A key part of this role is capability building. You will coach and guide leaders across regions, strengthening their understanding of EHS and security responsibilities and enabling a culture of shared ownership. You will also partner with business and strategy teams to embed safety and security considerations into facility design, capital investments, and global expansion planning. As a trusted advisor to executives and global stakeholders, you will provide strategic insights on emerging risks and ensure that RWSC maintains a mature, proactive, and globally consistent approach to safety and security.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing a comprehensive HSE function, including multi‑site, regional, or global responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Environmental Services, Engineering, Health Sciences, or a related field is a plus, but not required.
• Advanced safety certifications/designations such as CSP, COSS, CSHO, CSHS (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing physical security programs, including risk assessments, training, access control systems, surveillance, and incident response.
• Proven success designing and implementing enterprise‑wide EHS and security strategies.
• Experience working in global environments and across diverse cultures and regulatory landscapes.
• Experience building and leading high‑performing EHS and/or security teams.
• Strong knowledge of global EHS regulations, physical security principles, and risk‑prevention methodologies across diverse operational environments.
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate safety and security requirements into practical, people‑centered business solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders across functions and global regions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including interpreting data, identifying trends, and using insights to drive decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, build alignment, and strengthen safety/security capability at all levels.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire high‑performing teams.
• Ability to make sound, ethical decisions under pressure and navigate complex, ambiguous situations with clarity.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods while performing office‑based work, conducting site tours, and engaging with employees at various locations.
• Ability to travel globally, which may include long flights, varying time zones, and movement through manufacturing, distribution, and retail environments.
• Ability to climb stairs, navigate uneven surfaces, and access all areas of facilities, including production floors, warehouses, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, equipment, or documents up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting manufacturing or distribution sites.
• Visual and auditory acuity necessary to conduct inspections, assess physical security systems, evaluate work environments, and respond to potential safety or security concerns.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and mobile during emergency situations or critical incident response activities.
• Incumbent is required to be located in daily commutable distance to Red Wing, MN to effectively perform the responsibilities of the role, provide proactive leadership and collaboration with stakeholders, and active/onsite responsiveness and root-cause analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive global strategy for Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Physical Security across all Red Wing Shoe Company (RWSC) locations.
• Shape a strong, prevention‑focused culture and ensuring that the safety and security of our employees remains our highest priority.
• Establish global policies, standards, and frameworks that strengthen operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and risk prevention.
• Guide the design of people‑centered, business‑aligned safety and security solutions in close partnership with leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, HR, Facilities, and Business Technology.
• Oversee global risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and drive timely corrective and preventive actions with a strong bias for action.
• Build and monitor performance metrics that inform executive decision making and support continuous improvement.
• Lead global incident response efforts - ensuring coordinated, rapid, and visible leadership during safety or security events, and driving thorough root‑cause analyses that lead to sustainable corrective actions.
• Coach and guide leaders across regions, strengthening their understanding of EHS and security responsibilities and enabling a culture of shared ownership.
• Partner with business and strategy teams to embed safety and security considerations into facility design, capital investments, and global expansion planning.
• Provide strategic insights on emerging risks and ensure that RWSC maintains a mature, proactive, and globally consistent approach to safety and security.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees