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Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is a Fortune 250 company with ~$20 billion in annual revenues in 2024. The Company owns and operates automotive dealerships, franchises, and collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom.

 

Group 1 seeks to hire a Director - Environmental, Health and Safety. The position reports to the Vice President and Corporate Controller.

 

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid Time-OffEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Vehicle Purchase ProgramProfessional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

 

The responsibilities of this position primarily include:

Strategic Leadership – Translate corporate EHS vision into a multi-year roadmap with annual goals, budgets, and KPIs. Culture & Training – Drive a zero-incident culture with high standards of accountability.Program Design & Execution – Establish and lead robust health and safety programs tailored to automotive retail operations.Team Management – Lead Regional Safety Managers plus dealership coordinators; steward the EHS budget.Ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, state/local) and lead relationships with regulatory bodies.Maintain permits, documentation, and compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.Proactively identify emerging risks (safety, operational, environmental, reputational) and design mitigation strategies.Build structured incident response processes and reporting pipelines.Metrics & Analytics – Track TRIR, LTIR, vehicle‑incident rate, and environmental KPIs; develop and publish a monthly dashboard.Implement Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety audits, safety training, accident reporting, and corrective actions across all operations.Cross‑Functional Partnership – Work with Risk & Insurance, HR, Legal, Operations, Marketing, Internal Audit, OEM partners, etc…Manage relationship with KPA, third-party EHS partner.ESG & Public Disclosures – Support ESG reporting and Board updates.Emergency Preparedness – Key contributor to crisis‑management plans and business‑continuity drills.Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications

 

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).10+ years progressive EHS leadership; 5+ years multi‑site operations experience.CSP, CIH, CHMM certifications strongly preferred; OSHA 30‑Hour minimum.Proven success lowering TRIR/LTIR and driving cultural change.Expert knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, RCRA, EPCRA, DOT haz‑mat rules, and state equivalents.Strong analytical and executive‑level communication skills; ability to travel 30–40%.

If you are aligned with our values of Integrity, Transparency, Professionalism, Teamwork and Respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in Automotive Retail. Apply today or refer to a qualified friend.

 

 

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify

 

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