Director, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Location: Remote, with frequent travel throughout the U.S. and Canada Annual Salary: $110,000–$120,000 About LindFast Solutions Group LindFast Solutions Group (LSG) is a leading master distributor of standard and specialty fasteners, serving distribution partners across North America. Through our family of brands, we provide extensive product availability and value-added services, including packaging, kitting, and supply chain solutions. LSG combines decades of industry experience and operational strength with a fast-moving, entrepreneurial approach. Position Summary The Director of Health, Safety & Environment leads HSE strategy and execution across LSG’s U.S. and Canadian operations, including warehouse, distribution, packaging, light manufacturing, and industrial environments. This hands-on leader will unify HSE programs, strengthen site-level accountability, drive regulatory compliance, and reduce risk. Working closely with Operations, HR, Facilities, Legal, and site leadership, the Director will build practical, scalable programs that protect employees and support business performance. Key Responsibilities HSE Strategy & Leadership - Lead enterprise-wide HSE strategy, standards, and priorities across all brands and locations. - Consolidate existing practices into a unified HSE program that addresses site-specific risks and regional requirements. - Establish clear leadership accountability through site safety routines, inspections, audits, and corrective action follow-up. - Integrate new acquisitions, locations, equipment, and processes into company HSE standards. Compliance & Risk Management - Oversee compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian health, safety, and environmental requirements, including OSHA and relevant federal, state, provincial, and local regulations. - Monitor regulatory changes and update policies, procedures, training, and reporting requirements. - Lead regulatory inspections, agency interactions, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking. - Conduct site risk assessments and maintain emergency preparedness and response programs. Program Development & Execution - Standardize HSE procedures, training, inspections, documentation, and reporting across the organization. - Develop and maintain programs covering powered industrial trucks, material handling, PPE, ergonomics, machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout, hazardous materials, and equipment safety. - Embed safety requirements into equipment installation, automation, maintenance, and operational changes. - Support ISO 14001 and ISO 14064 readiness where applicable. Training & Safety Culture - Deliver practical training for employees, managers, and site leaders; ensure completion and documentation. - Coach leaders on safety communication, hazard identification, employee accountability, and positive reinforcement. - Strengthen employee participation through safety committees, meetings, recognition, and proactive hazard and near-miss reporting. Environmental & Sustainability Management - Oversee environmental compliance, including waste management, recycling, chemical storage, hazardous materials, and applicable emissions requirements. - Coordinate environmental permitting, reporting, and regulatory interactions where required. - Support waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainability initiatives. Performance & Financial Management - Establish and report HSE metrics covering incidents, lost time, hazard and near-miss reporting, audits, corrective actions, training, and claims. - Manage the HSE budget and identify opportunities to reduce injury-related costs, workers’ compensation claims, and operational disruption. - Provide leadership with clear assessments of risk, performance trends, and improvement priorities. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental management, engineering, operations, or a related field; equivalent experience considered. - At least seven years of progressive HSE experience, including leadership across multiple sites. - Experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, or industrial operations. - Strong working knowledge of OSHA, Canadian occupational health and safety requirements, and applicable environmental regulations. - Demonstrated experience with audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, employee training, and safety management systems. - Knowledge of machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout, industrial ergonomics, and equipment safety. - Familiarity with U.S. workers’ compensation, WSIB, and other Canadian provincial injury reporting requirements preferred. Leadership & Work Requirements - Hands-on leadership style and credibility with frontline employees, site leaders, and executives. - Ability to translate complex requirements into clear, practical expectations. - Strong communication, analytical, change management, and follow-through skills. - Comfortable building programs in a growing organization and influencing across functions. - Ability to travel frequently to U.S. and Canadian locations and work in warehouse, manufacturing, and office environments. Benefits - 401(k) with company matching - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Flexible spending and health savings accounts - Life insurance - Paid time off - Employee discount and referral programs