Vice President of Health & Safety

Vice President of Health & Safety Ferguson Enterprises, LLC

• 3.3 Newport News, VA Job Details Full-time $19,566.67
• $32,608.

34 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Statistics Incident reporting compliance Occupational health expertise EHS Team leadership Safety regulations Environmental legislation Environmental compliance DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Occupational safety metrics reporting Bachelor's degree Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) Environmental law compliance support Implementation of OSHA safety standards Project delivery management Management reporting Project leadership Project stakeholder communication Environmental safety protocols Stakeholder relationship building Data analytics technologies Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. The Vice President

• Health, Safety and Environmental is primarily responsible for embedding HSE into how field teams work —not as a compliance overlay, but as a business enabler that allows branches, distribution centers, fabrication shops and delivery teams to meet customer needs safely, reliably, and efficiently.

The VP, HSE partners with leadership to include C-Suite, Regional VP's, General Managers, Field Operations, Branch/Distribution Center leaders, and frontline supervisors to design solutions that balance safety with productivity, service levels, and practical field realities that meet the needs of the business and the customer. This leader will focus on balancing execution in the field with influence at all levels using leading indicators and learning to improve safety performance. The VP, HSE drives a proactive safety culture, reduces risk, and builds safety capability at every level of the organization with a heavy emphasis on the field.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Partnership & Leadership Enablement Evolve and lead Ferguson's global health, safety, and environmental strategy aligned with business objectives and operational goals Build Health & Safety team focused on being a strategic partner to corporate, field and regional leadership, ensuring HSE practices support business growth, customer responsiveness, and operational flexibility Co-create solutions with field leaders that integrate appropriate risk controls without impeding customer commitments, delivery expectations, or speed of service Develop and foster knowledge of our field operations through onsite visits to understand real operating conditions, and to ensure processes and tools are field-ready Focus on practical, achievable safety expectations, with particular emphasis on preventing serious injuries and leading indicators Enterprise Strategy & Risk Management Develop 3-5 year enterprise HSE strategy aligned with the field needs and supporting our business Ensure HSE data and statistics are easy-to-use for our field leaders, to include a focus on leading indicators Partner with field leadership to integrate safe work practices into daily service execution Apply a risk-based approach across warehouses, DCs, branches that effectively balance the needs of the business and the mitigation of risk Implementation of HSE assurance team to partner with field to drive continuous improvement Chair executive safety committee Provide strategic insights and regular updates to executive leadership on safety trends, risks and performance Culture Through partnership across the organization, drive the HSE culture through frontline leader empowerment and a field-focused HSE team to support those leaders Design and deliver practical, critical training for the onboarding of new associates that allows them to drive a faster speed to impact in the organization Create mechanisms to understand our evolving business and continuously improve our HSE processes to align

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Deep expertise in occupational health, safety, environmental regulations, and industry best practices (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001, DOT) Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels Proven ability to drive a safety-focused culture and continuous improvement in complex, multi-site operations Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong project management and organizational capabilities Proficiency with safety management systems, incident reporting tools, and data analytics for safety performance Certified Safety Professional (CSP), NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent preferred 15+ years of progressive experience in health, safety, and environmental leadership roles, including at least 7 years in senior management Experience working in large, complex, multi-site organizations, preferably in distribution sectors Proven track record integrating safety practices into high-velocity, customer-service-driven operations. Expertise in

OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, EPA

compliance and frontline-friendly risk controls. Bachelor's required; CSP, CIH, or equivalent preferred. Core Competencies Executive Presence

• Demonstrates confident, and decisive leadership that earns trust from executives, field leaders, and frontline teams. Communicates complex HSE issues with clarity, authority, and business relevance. Field Partnership & Influence
• Builds strong relationships, credibility and trust with field leaders; adjusts approach based on frontline and business realities. Operational Mindset
• Understands how safety integrates with productivity, customer service, and daily execution of the demands on the business. Practical Problem Solving
• Designs simple, field-ready solutions; removes barriers and bureaucracy. Learning Culture Advocacy
• Drives transparency, coaching, and continuous improvement. Change Leadership
• Mobilizes field teams to effectively partner with business constituents through communication, presence, and listening. Data-Driven Action
• Uses insights to help field leaders make better decisions.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range:

$19,566.67

• $32,608.

34 Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information