Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety (on-site)

Dollar Tree Stores seeks a Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety in Chesapeake, VA. This senior leader will set the EHS strategic direction, ensuring compliance and fostering a safety culture across all facilities. Responsibilities include leading a nationwide EHS team, managing regulatory compliance, operational execution, and environmental programs. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 15+ years of EHS leadership experience, and strong knowledge of safety regulations.
The Vice President, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is a senior leader responsible for setting the strategic direction and leading the design, execution, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across all Dollar Tree retail stores, distribution centers, transportation hubs, and corporate facilities. This leader will establish and oversee a world-class EHS function that ensures regulatory compliance, mitigates operational risk, promotes environmental stewardship, and fosters a culture of safety and accountability at every level of the organization.

This is a critical leadership role within Dollar Tree’s Ethics & Compliance and operational leadership teams, driving enterprise-wide safety performance and environmental compliance to support business continuity and protect our associates, customers, and brand.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Culture
• Set the enterprise EHS vision, priorities, and governance model aligned with company goals.
• Champion a proactive safety and environmental culture, integrating EHS into business operations and leadership development.
• Lead, coach, and develop a nationwide EHS team, including regional managers and functional experts.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/local regulatory requirements across all facilities.
• Maintain all required EHS reporting and documentation; oversee audits, inspections, and responses to enforcement actions.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies related to hazardous materials, fire safety, workplace ergonomics, and industrial hygiene.

Operational Execution & Support
• Embed safety into operational processes for stores, DCs, and transportation—partnering closely with Store Operations, HR, Supply Chain, and Facilities.
• Lead serious incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Manage crisis preparedness and response plans for emergencies, natural disasters, and environmental incidents.

Environmental Programs
• Oversee waste management, pollution prevention, air/water quality compliance, and hazardous substance protocols.
• Drive alignment with corporate sustainability initiatives and ESG reporting efforts, where applicable.

Metrics & Accountability
• Establish KPIs to measure safety performance, incident rates, and compliance.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, target problem areas, and inform executive decision-making.
• Report regularly to senior leaders on performance, trends, and strategic recommendations.

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree or certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM strongly preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in EHS, preferably in multi-site environments such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Strong experience leading and motivating teams onsite and field based.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and state/local regulations and standards.
• Proven track record of reducing injury rates, improving compliance, and building high-performing safety teams.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems and digital tools (e.g., Enablon, Intelex, VelocityEHS).
• The role resides in Chesapeake, Virginia at the Dollar Tree Headquarters.