VP, EHSS & Facilities

Polaris Inc•Medina, MN

69d•$225,000 - $325,000

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE. Overview: We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Vice President of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) and Facilities. This global role will drive world-class performance in EHS&S and facilities management across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, data-driven approach to risk management, compliance, and sustainability, while fostering a zero-harm culture and operational excellence. This role reports to our Vice President of Quality & Operational Excellence and collaborates closely with our senior executives, including Business Unit (BU) Presidents, Plant Leadership, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, facilities management, or a related field (Master's degree strongly preferred).
15+ years of progressive environmental, occupational health, safety, and facilities management experience, including 10+ years in a leadership capacity.
Experience in corporate security management.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex global operations.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Solid business acumen and understanding of how EHS and business goals align to drive efficiency and value.
Experience with Lean tools, including Toyota Production System.
Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in contractor and supplier management.
Strong advocate for change with a bias for action.
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Lead global EHS&S strategy and compliance efforts in collaboration with senior executives and plant leadership.
Lead the implementation and promotion of proactive EHS and security strategies to achieve and sustain a zero-harm culture across all global business units.
Oversee corporate facilities operations including space planning, real estate, and vendor management.
Develop and execute security operations strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective incident response.
Champion continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives, and cross-functional best practice sharing.
Oversee and develop a team of EHS, security, and facilities professionals across various geographies and locations.
Contribute to the company's sustainability goals by leading, tracking, and coordinating resource efficiency efforts throughout the organization.
Support business growth through project reviews, systematically assessing EHS and security risks, and developing appropriate control plans.
Establish guidelines and criteria for hazard identification and quantification.
Provide expert advice on the interpretation and application of environmental management and occupational health and safety regulations.
Evaluate and champion the effectiveness of new and evolving industrial control mechanisms and design best practices for EHS and security.
Ensure key learnings from incident investigations, risk assessments, internal program reviews, and audits are shared across the organization and implemented effectively.
Conduct regular EHS and security performance reviews and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and corporate requirements.
Develop and execute a comprehensive security operations strategy that aligns with overall business goals.
Oversee the response to security incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution while minimizing impact on clients and operations.
Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Represent the company in industry forums, trade associations, and NGO meetings to share knowledge, influence decision-making, and promote the company's brand.
Conduct internal and external benchmarking to apply insights from different industries to solve issues and problems.
Manage worker compensation claims and files with support from the Risk Manager.
Oversee all facility activities, including contract labor, mail, janitorial, and dining services, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and ground maintenance.
Lead the Corporate Facilities team to excel in office management, space planning, design/furniture, real estate, emergency response, and maintenance. Partner with stakeholders on the corporate facilities budget.
Develop and execute security operations strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective incident response.

Benefits

Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.
Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

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