Director, Risk Management, EHS & Sustainability

The Director of Risk Management Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability is responsible for leading the organizations enterprise risk & risk management safety fleet environmental compliance and sustainability strategies. This role ensures the company operates safely ethically and in compliance with all regulatory requirements while advancing sustainability initiatives that drive long-term value and stakeholder trust.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management

• Develop and lead the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework across the organization
• Manage Applieds insurance program prepare bid specifications and selection process negotiate contracts with brokers and oversee claims
• Identify assess and prioritize operational financial strategic and regulatory risks
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and controls
• Maintain risk registers and report on risk exposure to executive leadership
• Support business continuity planning and crisis management efforts
• Coordinate emergency response programs

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

• Oversee all EHS programs to ensure compliance with OSHA EPA DOT and other relevant regulations
• Develop and enforce company-wide safety policies procedures and standards
• Lead initiatives to reduce workplace incidents injuries and environmental impacts
• Conduct audits inspections and incident investigations; implement corrective actions
• Promote a strong safety culture through training engagement and leadership

Sustainability Strategy and Reporting

• Partner with other business groups in designing and implementing the organizations sustainability strategy to align with corporate goals
• Co-lead reporting and disclosures (e.g. GRI SASB TCFD CDP SEC climate disclosures)
• Track and report sustainability metrics including carbon emissions waste and recycling and fleet matters

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to all environmental health safety and sustainability regulations
• Partner with Legal to manage regulatory risks and filings
• Support governance committees and coordinate with Audit Compliance and Finance
• Support internal and external audits

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a cross-functional team across risk EHS and sustainability disciplines
• Collaborate with Operations HR Finance Legal and Corporate Communications
• Influence senior leadership and drive organizational change
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership

Additional Areas of Responsibility

• Lead ISO14001 program initiatives compliance and recertification
• Manage ISO9001:2015 for Risk Management
• Responsible for management of the Corporate Fleet Program and initiatives
• Manage the Corporate Wellness Center
• Lead the Risk Management M&A projects
• Manage the Corporate security team

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree (MBA Environmental Science Safety Sustainability or related field) preferred
• 1015 years of progressive experience in risk management EHS sustainability or related functions
• Experience in a leadership role within a complex or regulated environment

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of EHS regulations (OSHA EPA DOT) sustainability frameworks and risk management principles
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with sustainability reporting standards (GRI SASB TCFD etc.)
• Knowledge of ISO 14001
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Data-driven decision-making and analytics capability

Certifications (Preferred)

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
• CRMP (Certified Risk Management Professional)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in workplace incidents and safety metrics (TRIR LTIR)
• Compliance audit results and regulatory performance
• Risk mitigation effectiveness and reduction in exposure
• Quality and timeliness of sustainability disclosures and reporting

Founded in 1923 Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion fluid power flow control automation technologies and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands specialized services and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice convenience and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.