What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety position at Lensa?
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Job Summary
Responsible for leading the enterprise-wide EHS strategy for a large, distributed construction supply business with branches, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, fleet operations, and field-based services. Set the vision for a proactive, data-driven safety culture that protects associates, customers, contractors, physical assets, and the organization's brand and regulatory standing. Partner closely with internal cross-functional leaders to drive safety excellence, compliance, and operational integration.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities And Key Accountabilities
Functional Area Corporate Operations
Work Type Remote
Recruiter Dibbern, Lexi
Req ID WCJR-031401
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
Job Summary
Responsible for leading the enterprise-wide EHS strategy for a large, distributed construction supply business with branches, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, fleet operations, and field-based services. Set the vision for a proactive, data-driven safety culture that protects associates, customers, contractors, physical assets, and the organization's brand and regulatory standing. Partner closely with internal cross-functional leaders to drive safety excellence, compliance, and operational integration.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities And Key Accountabilities
- Develops and executes a multi-year, enterprise EHS strategy aligned with operational needs and business growth, including M&A integration.
- Advises the Executive Leadership Team and Board on EHS performance, risks, compliance, and emerging trends; oversees enterprise EHS reporting and dashboards.
- Leads the enterprise EHS roadmap, including technology enablement, policy modernization, and major change initiatives.
- Sets clear expectations, accountability, and leadership ownership for a world-class safety culture.
- Oversees incident prevention, investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and transparent reporting; partners with Risk to reduce claims and workers' compensation costs.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and oversees environmental audits, permitting, reporting, and remediation.
- Provides oversight to operational sustainability efforts, including waste minimization and responsible materials handling.
- Plans training, coaching, and tools to strengthen frontline safety capabilities and ensures strong EHS field presence and technical expertise.
- Leads safety programs across branches, DCs, MFCs, fleet operations, and field services; drives TRIR and SIF reduction through leading indicators and analytics.
- Establishes consistent EHS policies, audit programs, and governance frameworks; leads enterprise EHS systems, documentation standards, and digital platforms.
- Problems are complex and difficult. Solutions require complicated, extensive analysis and detailed investigation.
- Sets or changes the operational plans/goals of an area/business.
- Leads major business processes or support functions to execute company strategies.
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight travel 35% to 50% of the time.
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 10 years of experience in a related field with at least 8 years of experience in a senior leadership role in a business unit or support organization.
- 12-15 years of progressive EHS leadership in large, distributed, operationally complex environments.
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred. CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar certifications strongly preferred.
- Experience with multi-site field operations and large transportation/fleet operations.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state/local regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated success leading or transforming an EHS function. Experience in high-growth or M&A environments preferred.
Functional Area Corporate Operations
Work Type Remote
Recruiter Dibbern, Lexi
Req ID WCJR-031401
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com