Job Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

(1) Lead PSG & CBG Environmental, Health, Safety & Fire Safety Program:

• Develop and drive execution in strategic initiatives necessary 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 necessary to support Group-wide safety and risk control programs and processes that significantly reduce risk;
• Create and sustain a culture of safety and compliance, at all Group levels;
• Lead with the hierarchy of controls and engineered solutions; embed safety in process, layout, selection, and procurement.

(2) EHS Leadership:

• Demonstrate leadership in both the management of the PSG EHS team and cross-functional EHS support teams;
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop safe and compliance 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;

(3) EHS, Fire Safety, and Transportation Compliance:

• Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and Federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Transportation (DOT);
• Partner with internal and external resources to stand up a best‑in‑class DOT/FMCSA compliance program (driver qualification, vehicle maintenance/DVIR, incident review, etc.). 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 that compliance with environmental reporting and regulations is maintained with all local, state, and Federal agencies

(4) Incident and Data Management:

• Ensure that 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 to reduce severity and claim duration.

(5) Environmental - 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 to include best practices, environmental reporting, preventive and corrective measures, compliance related to regulation, industry and internal standards and operating permits.

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

“Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.”

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications include:

Required:

• 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) and change leadership.
• Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the country of employment?
• Do you require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status?

Preferred:

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

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 10%

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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