Manager – Environmental Health & Safety - Environmental Health & Safety

WHO WE ARE:

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Job Description:

The Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) establishes, directs, and executes a comprehensive enterprise EHS strategy across retail store locations, alteration workrooms, and distribution centers to reduce workplace injuries, ensure full regulatory compliance (including OSHA and EPA), and promote operational excellence. Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Risk, Legal, and site leadership, this role provides strategic governance and hands-on oversight for safety audits, on-site walk-throughs, hazard mitigation, incident investigations, and return-to-work efforts. By leading site safety teams, standardizing training programs, and monitoring safety KPIs, the EHS Manager embeds a proactive, shared culture of safety and continuous improvement across the entire organization.

Strategic Leadership & Program Governance

• Evolve and execute standardized EHS strategies, practices, and procedures across retail stores, workrooms, and distribution centers.
• Establish, track, and analyze enterprise safety KPIs, site health scorecards, and safety trends; present risks and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally (HR, Risk, Legal, Facilities, Operations) to align safety objectives with overall business goals and operational performance.

Field Engagement, Audits & Operational Oversight

• Lead safety inspection programs, on-site walk-throughs, hazard assessments, and comprehensive site audits across stores, workrooms, and supply chain facilities to ensure program adherence.
• Partner with Regional Directors, Store Managers, and DC Leadership to implement, sustain, and cascade safety responsibilities across all organization levels.
• Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and continuous coaching to site EHS staff and safety committee members.

Compliance, Risk Management & Claims

• Establish and maintain a structured plan to properly manage workplace safety according to OSHA’s guidelines. 
• Oversee EHS recordkeeping, training certifications, OSHA logs, audit documentation, and regulatory compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with Risk Management, HR, and Legal on workers’ compensation claims, regulatory inspections, and return-to-work programs.

Incident Management & Root-Cause Analysis

• Lead enterprise incident reporting and root-cause investigation processes for workplace injuries, safety incidents, and near-misses.
• Document every reported customer injury in accordance with company policy, even when the injury initially appears minor.
• Validate that effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented and shared across all operating sites to prevent reoccurrence.
• Communicate lessons learned and trend reports to executive and site leadership.

Training, Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Cultivate a company-wide safety culture through safety campaigns, recognition programs, and enterprise safety stand-downs.
• Develop, standardize, and deliver EHS training programs for associates, site supervisors, and leadership (including Day 1 and new-hire safety onboarding).
• Lead continuous improvement projects that streamline safety processes and reduce workplace operational risks.

Work Experience/Educational Level/Certificates

• 5–8+ years of progressive EHS experience in a multi-site retail, distribution center, fulfillment, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification required (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire); CSP, ASP, or CIH certification is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, fire codes, workers' compensation processes, and local safety standards.
• Ability to build and enhance a safety program. Proven track record of leading site safety audits, managing incident investigations, and coaching cross-functional leaders in a decentralized network.
• Proficiency with EHS management software, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel to retail stores and distribution centers (approx. 20–25%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or rebuilding safety programs in a growing retail/supply chain network.
• Strong data analysis skills to translate incident trends into targeted action plans.
• Advanced interpersonal and change-management skills to drive cultural adoption across operational teams.
• Ability to demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, by spotting risk opportunities to implement EHS improvements.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Salary Range $77,500 - $106,000*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.