Senior Manager, EHS Audit-New Britain, CT, United States-Virtual

Travel -50% Global Travel

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:  

The EHS Audit Leader is responsible for providing environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance leadership and assurance support to Stanley, Black & Decker (SBD) management and staff of various facilities within the Company operating groups, focusing on auditing EHS regulations, SBD management systems and other subject matter. 

In this newly created role, the EHS Audit Leader will part of our Ethics & Compliance team, reporting to the EHS Compliance Assurance Director, working as a remote employee. You’ll get to:

• Promote and advance EHS as a core organizational value by assessing and reporting on compliance status of SBD facilities with EHS regulations and internal management systems to drive awareness and accountability. 

• Lead operational administration of the EHS Compliance Assurance Framework - planning, coordinating and leading diverse, global EHS audit teams.

• Plan, conduct and manage audits, including communication, report out and follow-up on findings, in accordance with the company’s assurance framework, professional EHS standards and codes of conduct.

• Report audit findings to Management, Operations and EHS and provide oversight of closure, including escalation, support and verification of effectiveness, as appropriate.

• Communicate significant regulatory issues to the EHS Compliance Assurance Director and others, as appropriate, following up to ensure compliance is achieved in a timely manner and that the solutions deployed are effective. 

• Recommend and support EHS assurance processes for compliance challenges, based on proven successful practices, to promote continuous improvement.

• Conduct special investigations and other duties, as requested. 

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical or Physical Science Field (EHS or other as relevant to role), advanced degree preferred (e.g., MS).

• 10 to 15+ years of experience in the field of EHS, including industrial manufacturing operations in a global, multi-site role with demonstrated EHS lead auditor experience.

• Professional EHS certifications preferred, such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and/ or Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA).  Where not available, ability to achieve within one year of hire. 

• Expert understanding of EHS regulations in the United States (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and ability to navigate and interpret analogous regulations globally (e.g., LATAM, EMEA, APAC).
• Experience with a Global organization with multi-site experience required.

• Superior personnel management, administration, communication, presentation and leadership skills, including a technical focus and appreciation for attention to detail.   Experience leading direct/indirect teams.

• Ability to work autonomously with remote experience preferred.  
• Travel is 50% international

The Details:  

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mu