EHS- Director Safety

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

1d•$156,926 - $237,874•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the Environmental, Health, Safety & Fire Safety Program for PSG & CBG. The position involves developing and driving strategic initiatives to protect employees and the public, owning the EHS&T strategy, and creating a culture of safety and compliance. The Director will serve as an advisor on EHS&T risks and investments, represent the Group in enterprise EHS and Sustainability efforts, and ensure compliance with various regulations including OSHA, EPA, and DOT. Key responsibilities include managing incident and data management, overseeing case management, and providing global leadership for environmental programs. This role reports to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Science
Minimum of 12 years of combined professional experience in safety engineering, occupational safety, or risk analysis and assessment
Minimum of 5 years of management experience
Expert knowledge of EPA, OSHA and DOT/FMCSA standards
Proven track record reducing injury and collision rates at scale
Strong data fluency (leading indicators, analytics, and executive storytelling)
Change leadership skills
At least eighteen (18) years of age
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS, MPH, MBA)
Professional certifications (e.g., CSP or CIH)
Relevant Industry certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Responsibilities

Develop and drive execution of strategic initiatives to protect employees and the public.
Own the EHS&T strategy, annual plan, and multi-year roadmap aligned to business objectives and risk profile.
Identify strategic, critical initiatives to support Group-wide safety and risk control programs.
Create and sustain a culture of safety and compliance at all Group levels.
Lead with the hierarchy of controls and engineered solutions, embedding safety in process, layout, selection, and procurement.
Demonstrate leadership in the management of the PSG EHS team and cross-functional EHS support teams.
Partner with key stakeholders to develop safe and compliant operations across the Group.
Serve as an advisor to the BU President, Operations, and HR Team on EHS&T risk, opportunities, and investments.
Represent the Group in enterprise EHS and Sustainability efforts, and pursue alignment and execution of key enterprise initiatives.
Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and Federal rules and regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
Partner with internal and external resources to establish a best-in-class DOT/FMCSA compliance program.
Ensure telematics data and other data drive collision reduction efforts.
Develop and maintain a focus on delivery driver injury reduction.
Oversee the fire protection and life safety strategy for stores and blending sites.
Ensure compliance with environmental reporting and regulations.
Ensure incidents are adequately reported, investigated, and tracked in the enterprise EHS data management system.
Oversee injury/illness and vehicle incident case management, root-cause analysis, return-to-work, and post-accident testing protocols.
Provide global leadership and expertise related to PSG environmental programs.
Lead efforts to ensure all sites have a documented environmental compliance calendar and registrar of applicable regulations.
Facilitate the timely exchange of environmental related information, including best practices, reporting, and compliance measures.