Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

LII Corporate Safety is seeking a Lead Safety Engineer to join a collaborative team with strong beliefs in:

• Learning
• Mentoring & Leadership
• Coaching for Performance Improvement
• Best Practice Sharing
• Process Improvement

To be successful in this role, candidates should be energized by a fast-paced environment, able to handle tough challenges, forward-thinking, creative, credible, and passionate about helping people. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, the ability to multitask, and a dedication to producing high-quality work with attention to detail. Candidates should have a keen interest in EHS, a strong industrial safety background, and foundational knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability practices. We want an independent thinker who offers solutions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Process Improvement: Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring processes and programs that drive year-over-year improvements in EHS.
• Education/Training & Best Practices: Involved in the design, development, and delivery of training, policies/programs, best practices, project management, and leadership improvement skills. 
• Mentoring site/field EHS and Management Contacts: Mentor EHS team members and field leadership.
• Audits: Conduct process audits - providing robust & sustainable recommendations. Identify process risks using observations, document reviews, and interviews.
• Process/Program Knowledge: Expert knowledge of health, safety, ergonomics, best practices, and risk reduction (LOTO, machine safeguarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, and pedestrian risks). Familiarity with environmental reporting and environmental compliance.
• Resource/Go-To Contact: Provide direction to EHS and OPS professionals and serve as an expert resource.
• Training Development & Delivery: Develop and deliver training materials at all levels of the organization to drive change and build skills.
• Risk Assessment: Use safety and ergonomic risk assessment tools to support sustainable risk reduction.
• Problem Solving: Use Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), 8D, or similar problem-solving tools.
• Policies & Regulations: Assist with developing and monitoring compliance with company policies and EHS regulations - keep abreast of regulatory changes.
• Web Databases: Manage incoming data for accuracy and completeness and conduct deep data analyses. Provide user training and develop/manage training guides and materials.
• Corporate Campus Safety Lead: Manage safety and emergency response program for corporate campuses (education, emergency responder recruitment and education, drills, and communications).

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in EHS, engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive multi-site EHS experience in a large manufacturer or industrial business.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage resources to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to produce effective training materials and company communications.
• Presentation: Strong presentation skills and ability to effectively influence the audience. Prior experience and comfort with presenting to management and non-management.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service and help others achieve business goals.
• Software/Office Tools: High proficiency in Excel (formulas & PivotTables), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Travel: Travel up to 40% at times - some international, primarily North America, and some short notice. Valid passport and driver’s license.
• Certifications/Skills: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred or ability to quickly obtain.  Lean and Six Sigma preferred.

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and the market is between $112,000 to $ 147,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography and market, as well as the successful candidate's skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the organization's fabric. They define our culture, which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us! 

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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