Director of Safety & Security at Cart | Torre

Director of Safety & Security

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Full-time

Legal agreement: Employment

USD75.4K - 100K/year

~COP150M - 200M/year

+ Equity

+ Bonuses

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Remote (for United States residents)
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11 days ago

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Who We Are:We’re Cart.com, one of the fastest growing commerce enablement companies in the world. We provide the digital and physical infrastructure that empowers thousands of leading B2C, B2B and public sector organizations to unify commerce operations from product discovery to product delivery.We’re building toward a world where commerce has no bounds. Our enterprise-grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including our own network of omnichannel fulfillment and distribution centers, enable merchants to navigate an increasingly complex operating landscape and drive efficient growth.Our goal is to be the global backbone of commerce. To achieve it, we’re looking for entrepreneurial, innovative and determined teammates who are eager to help our growing base of customers simplify their commerce operations and seamlessly reach their own customers, wherever they are. Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.Cart.com Fast Facts:6,000+ customers worldwide1,600+ employees globally18 warehouses nationwide, totaling over 10 million square feet of spaceHeadquartered in Houston, TX with international offices in Mexico and PolandOur values:Cart.com is building a company that is committed to living out these 6 core values:Be brand obsessed: Our lives are shaped by the brands we interact with daily. We obsess over the brands we serve, and about the things they care about.Think beyond the box: “We’ve always done it that way” is not a phrase uttered often at our office. We create creative solutions to complex problems.Don’t give up: We learn from our challenges and see them for what they are; great building blocks to an amazing brand story.Speak up: We communicate clearly and directly because we care deeply. Communication is the bedrock of our community.Work together: We’ve built a team that prides itself on diversity of thought and background. Collaboration is better with contrast.Remember to be human: We work hard, but we leave room for the people, places and things that we love.Remote: Candidates who live in or around the Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX areas are ideal, but we are open to considering other US locations.This position is open to applicants or individuals who are located in or willing to move to AZ, CA,CO, CT,DE,FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC,OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA.The Role:  The Director of Safety & Security is the network leader responsible for enterprise-wide Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), physical security, loss prevention, hazardous materials compliance, and operational risk strategy at Cart.com.This leader defines the long-term vision, governance framework, and risk posture of the company across fulfillment centers, corporate offices, and emerging operational verticals.This Director will architect scalable safety systems, modernize compliance infrastructure, and embed proactive risk management into Cart.com’s operational DNA. This role serves as the company’s most senior authority on workplace safety, security, and regulatory compliance and partners closely with the Chief Logistics Officer, Legal, Human Resources, Quality, Operations, Facilities, and Executive Leadership.Success in this role means:Enterprise-wide risk reductionBest-in-class regulatory complianceMeasurable reduction in incidents and lossA culture where safety is owned operationally, not policed functionallyA scalable safety infrastructure that supports rapid growthWhat You’ll Do:Enterprise Safety & Risk StrategyDefine and execute Cart.com’s multi-year enterprise safety and security roadmapEstablish governance frameworks across EHS, security, loss prevention, and hazmatAlign safety strategy with business growth, new site launches, and new client verticalsServe as executive advisor on operational risk and regulatory exposureReport risk posture and performance to executive leadershipOrganizational Leadership & ScaleLead Cart.com’s enterprise Safety & Security functionsDesign field-level and corporate safety team structure aligned to growth plansEstablish safety leadership standards across fulfillment sitesSelect and manage external security, compliance, and audit partnersOperational Safety & Fulfillment Network OversightStandardize safety frameworks across all fulfillment centersEnsure OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state regulatory complianceDrive leading-indicator performance programs that reduce incidents before they occurOversee enterprise incident investigation standards and systemic corrective action programsSupport greenfield launches, M&A integrations, and operational expansionsSecurity & Loss PreventionEstablish enterprise security standards, shrink reduction strategy, and physical risk mitigation frameworksOversee crisis management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planningDevelop investigation and escalation standardsModernize surveillance, access control, and vulnerability assessment programsHazMat & Regulated OperationsLead hazardous materials governance across storage, handling, and transportationEnsure compliance with DOT hazmat regulations and OSHA HazCom standardsPartner with commercial teams to safely enable new regulated client capabilitiesCulture & Risk OwnershipEmbed safety accountability into operational KPIs and leadership expectationsMove culture from reactive compliance to proactive ownershipDevelop training frameworks that scale across distributed teamsChampion psychological safety alongside physical safetyWho You Are:A strategic builder who is also hands on to see success through completionThrives in high-growth environmentsComfortable operating at executive altitude while staying connected to site realitiesData-driven, structured, and systems-orientedCalm, decisive, and trusted during high-risk situationsAble to influence executive peers and field operators alikePassionate about protecting people without slowing innovationWhat You’ve Done:7+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS, operational safety, security, or enterprise riskLed safety programs across multi-site logistics, fulfillment, manufacturing, or 3PL networksBuilt or transformed enterprise-level safety functionsReduced incident rates and shrink across distributed operationsManaged OSHA compliance programs and regulatory audits at scaleOversaw hazardous materials operations and regulatory programsLed crisis response, emergency preparedness, or enterprise risk initiativesManaged leaders across multiple geographic regionsNice to Haves: CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent executive safety certificationsExperience in omnichannel fulfillment, eCommerce logistics, or high-volume distributionM&A integration or rapid multi-site expansion experienceFamiliarity with enterprise safety management systems and compliance platformsExperience presenting to executive leadership or Board-level stakeholdersCurrently, Cart.com does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, Cart.com sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.About UsCart.com is the leading provider of unified commerce and logistics solutions that enable B2C and B2B companies to sell and fulfill anywhere their customers are.Our interconnected suite of software and services powers cross-channel commerce operations from listing to sale to fulfillment for some of the world’s most beloved brands and most demanding organizations.By unifying the digital and physical aspects of commerce across channels, Cart.com is transforming how merchants sell and how people buy.