Director, Global Safety & Security

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing a comprehensive HSE function, including multi‑site, regional, or global responsibility.

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Environmental Services, Engineering, Health Sciences, or a related field is a plus, but not required.

Advanced safety certifications/designations such as CSP, COSS, CSHO, CSHS (or equivalent).

Demonstrated experience leading and developing physical security programs, including risk assessments, training, access control systems, surveillance, and incident response.

Proven success designing and implementing enterprise‑wide EHS and security strategies.

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact

rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com

or call 651-388-8211.

We are seeking an experienced

Director of Global Safety & Security

to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive global strategy for Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Physical Security across all Red Wing Shoe Company (RWSC) locations. This role is responsible for shaping a strong, prevention‑focused culture and ensuring that the safety and security of our employees remains our highest priority.

In this position, you will establish global policies, standards, and frameworks that strengthen operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and risk prevention. You will guide the design of people‑centered, business‑aligned safety and security solutions in close partnership with leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, HR, Facilities, and Business Technology. Your leadership will influence every aspect of our global operations, from occupational health and environmental management to workplace violence prevention, threat assessments, and enterprise physical security programs.

You will oversee global risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and drive timely corrective and preventive actions with a strong bias for action. This includes building and monitoring performance metrics that inform executive decision making and support continuous improvement. The role also leads global incident response efforts - ensuring coordinated, rapid, and visible leadership during safety or security events, and driving thorough root‑cause analyses that lead to sustainable corrective actions.

A key part of this role is capability building. You will coach and guide leaders across regions, strengthening their understanding of EHS and security responsibilities and enabling a culture of shared ownership. You will also partner with business and strategy teams to embed safety and security considerations into facility design, capital investments, and global expansion planning.

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing.  We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.  Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $142,700 - $192,600 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.