The Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the Company’s EHS programs. This role drives continuous improvement in safety culture, environmental stewardship, and risk mitigation across the enterprise. This position will hybrid with a minimum of 3 days in the office based in Lincolnshire, IL.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight over all EHS initiatives to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS laws, rules, and regulations, operational effectiveness, and alignment with Company goals.
Enhance safety programs, policies, procedures, training, and audits to establish operational discipline and individual accountability.
Lead and develop EHS team to build a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, safety communication, behavioral-based safety programs, and compliance audits.
Oversee federal, state, and local health and safety inspections, incident investigations, citation responses, timely regulatory reporting, and execution of remediation activities.
Manage EHS budget, vendor contracts, and compliance technology platforms.
Build strong cross-functional relationships across operations, construction, legal, and finance.
Partner with senior leadership to champion a culture of safety excellence and operational integrity.
Establish and report key compliance metrics, safety-related statistics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
Travel responsibilities up to 50%; some travel with short notice.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in occupational environmental, safety, and health (or similar) from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of fifteen years’ professional experience within environmental, health, and safety fields.
Minimum of ten years professional experience leading a team and directing multiple sites in the environmental, health, and safety fields.
Exceptional communication and executive-level presentation skills.
Certified Safety Professional certification by the Board of Certified Safety Professional is required.
Environmental Certification of Certified Hazardous Materials Manager through the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management is preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
Strong influencing and executive level presence.
Ability to effectively collaborate with leaders at all levels, from field operations to corporate executives.
Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead with ambiguity.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and risk management capabilities.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the flexibility to oversee safety across a geographically diverse company.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to travel to all Company locations in the US.
General Compensation Disclosure:
The pay range for this role considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Camping World, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the factors stated. A reasonable estimate of the current range is listed below.
Pay Range:
$232,365.00-$338,940.00 AnnualIn addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.