Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Supply Chain - Cedar Rapids, IA

Who we are

Nordstrom is a specialty retailer offering the very best in fashion and customer service since 1901. We live by five simple values that guide how we work together day‑to‑day and how we deliver analytics & data science products. We are customer‑obsessed, owners at heart, curious and ever‑changing, we extend ourselves to our peers and our customers, and we’re here to win!

Our Distribution Centers play a critical role in helping us maintain our reputation as a fashion and service leader and serve as hubs from which the latest, most sought‑after merchandise is sent directly to our stores and customers. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a team dedicated to supporting our salespeople, our stores and our customers.

• Work to achieve, maintain, monitor and report on all EHS performance metrics.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of EHS‑related site‑specific written programs and procedures.
• Evaluate and investigate incident and accident trends.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Facilities teams in advance of new equipment and processes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures for the Safety Program to ensure a safe and healthful building.
• Inspect building on a regular basis to identify potential safety and health hazards, including conducting environmental, health and safety audits of the facility.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all state/federal safety and fire laws.
• Ensure the correct safety equipment and signage are on site, that the necessary training is complete, and that equipment is used properly throughout the building.
• Implement the Hazardous Waste Program, including weekly inspections of storage areas, regulatory inspections, training, manifest record retention, and overall oversight of the hazardous waste program.
• Coordinate with third‑party hazardous waste vendors.
• Monitor construction projects to ensure compliance.
• Supervise and manage the EHS II safety leader, assigning and directing work, and evaluating employee performance.
• Plan and control budgeted EHS expenditures while seeking ways to minimize spend without sacrificing effectiveness of EHS policies or programs.
• Implement EHS audits at the site, identify gaps, and develop action plans.
• Support EHS network audits.

• Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• 7+ years’ experience in Safety or Occupational Safety and Health (required).
• ASP certification or higher preferred.
• Experience leading a safety team in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of Environmental and Hazardous Waste regulations.
• Knowledge of Construction Regulations as stated in 29 CFR 1926.
• Strong organization, time management, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Competency in the basic use and application of safety instruments.
• Ability to work with little direction and resourcefully solve problems.

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away.
• Life Insurance and Disability.
• Merchandise Discount and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources.
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.

$68,500.00 – $ Annual

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants:
Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.