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Location: Must have office at one of our Distribution Centers
Address: 8500 Nail Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654, United States (US)
Job Type:
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Distribution Center
Work Location:
Possible work locations are:
- Perryman, MD
- Olive Branch, MS (Memphis area)
- Avon, IN (Indianapolis area)
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Las Vegas, NV
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At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.
Your Role at Sephora...
As the Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager you will be responsible to establish and lead the strategic direction of EHS throughout Sephora’s Distribution Center network and work in partnership with Operation Leaders to build a safety culture in which safety is owned by all employees. The Sr. Manager will deliver EHS programs, policies, SOPs, etc. and ensure compliance amongst warehouse locations. This role will work closely with Sephora’s Risk Management and Asset Protection teams on property liability and insurance programs and with local and HQ Human Resource/Benefits teams on workers’ compensation claims management.
What You’ll Do:
- Establishes the Distribution Center’s Environmental Health & Safety Strategy, including key indicators across the networks
- Ensures DC strategy is aligned with Sephora and LVMH Global Strategy
- Serves as the DC’s subject matter expert regarding EHS requirements in accordance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
- Manages Sephora’s EHS programs and related initiatives
- Serves as point of contact with internal legal council regarding local, state, and federal investigations
- Works closely with DC leadership to ensure consistent communication for incidents and best practice sharing
- Manage the ISO 14001 Program across the DC Network, coordinating audits with site leaders
- Manage training leaders and local support teams on the use of EMS & IMS platforms
- Establishes and monitors EHS KPIs against Sephora and regulatory requirements. Identifies areas of opportunities and works with DCs to develop corrective action plans
- Reviews incident and contributing factor trends to identify areas for improvement
- Performs on-site audits and inspections as needed
- Works with DC teams to mitigate and close gaps identified during inspections, site visits, etc.
- Provides oversight of environmental recordkeeping and reporting (Tier II, RCRA, SWPPP, etc.)
- Manages external vendor contracts related to employee safety training and related services (platforms, consulting, risk management, etc.)
- Provides support for capital projects related to EHS
- Ensures timely and accurate reporting of required regulatory submissions (permit reports, OSHA 300 injury/illness data, etc.)
- Coach, develop, engage and manage performance of team of EHS Specialists working in varied Distribution Centers.
- Provides direction and has oversight of DC Safety Committees
- Manager must have an office at one of the six distribution centers and be willing to work a flex schedule to engage with leaders on various shifts including weekends
- Must have strong interpersonal skills with people at all levels
What You’ll Bring:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in environmental, health, safety, or related field
- Safety certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.)
- Minimum of 7 years in EHS with increasing multi-site responsibility
- Have led a team or possesses strong influencing and leadership skills
- Must be able to travel at least 30% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing or warehousing EHS experience
- Experience managing workers’ compensation claims
- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
- Experience participating in internal and external audits
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
- Knowledge of ISO framework
- ISO Internal Auditor certified, or able to complete certification after hire
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
What You’ll Get:
The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $140,000.00. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.
- Caring Community. Thrive in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment from your leaders while also creating that same environment for your teams!
- Fulfilling Path. We invest in you, not just your role, with opportunities to learn, innovate and lead.
- Meaningful Work. Your work creates real impact. With every decision leading to thousands of shipments, you bring beauty to life for our clients.
Rewards as Unique as You:
Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
- Health. Thrive on and off the floor with healthcare plans that fit the needs of you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
- Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
- Balance. Enjoy paid time off, sick paid time off, and protected leave.
- Growth. We invest in you, with access to development programs, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship so that you can flourish in this fast-paced role.
- Perks. Love what you do, love what you get! Enjoy 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
- Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.
Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.
Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Join Us and Belong to Something Beautiful
Job ID: 299249
Location: Must have office at one of our Distribution Centers
Address: 8500 Nail Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654, United States (US)
Job Type:
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Distribution Center
Work Location:
Possible work locations are:
- Perryman, MD
- Olive Branch, MS (Memphis area)
- Avon, IN (Indianapolis area)
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Las Vegas, NV
Belong to Something Beautiful
At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.
Your Role at Sephora...
As the Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager you will be responsible to establish and lead the strategic direction of EHS throughout Sephora’s Distribution Center network and work in partnership with Operation Leaders to build a safety culture in which safety is owned by all employees. The Sr. Manager will deliver EHS programs, policies, SOPs, etc. and ensure compliance amongst warehouse locations. This role will work closely with Sephora’s Risk Management and Asset Protection teams on property liability and insurance programs and with local and HQ Human Resource/Benefits teams on workers’ compensation claims management.
What You’ll Do:
- Establishes the Distribution Center’s Environmental Health & Safety Strategy, including key indicators across the networks
- Ensures DC strategy is aligned with Sephora and LVMH Global Strategy
- Serves as the DC’s subject matter expert regarding EHS requirements in accordance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
- Manages Sephora’s EHS programs and related initiatives
- Serves as point of contact with internal legal council regarding local, state, and federal investigations
- Works closely with DC leadership to ensure consistent communication for incidents and best practice sharing
- Manage the ISO 14001 Program across the DC Network, coordinating audits with site leaders
- Manage training leaders and local support teams on the use of EMS & IMS platforms
- Establishes and monitors EHS KPIs against Sephora and regulatory requirements. Identifies areas of opportunities and works with DCs to develop corrective action plans
- Reviews incident and contributing factor trends to identify areas for improvement
- Performs on-site audits and inspections as needed
- Works with DC teams to mitigate and close gaps identified during inspections, site visits, etc.
- Provides oversight of environmental recordkeeping and reporting (Tier II, RCRA, SWPPP, etc.)
- Manages external vendor contracts related to employee safety training and related services (platforms, consulting, risk management, etc.)
- Provides support for capital projects related to EHS
- Ensures timely and accurate reporting of required regulatory submissions (permit reports, OSHA 300 injury/illness data, etc.)
- Coach, develop, engage and manage performance of team of EHS Specialists working in varied Distribution Centers.
- Provides direction and has oversight of DC Safety Committees
- Manager must have an office at one of the six distribution centers and be willing to work a flex schedule to engage with leaders on various shifts including weekends
- Must have strong interpersonal skills with people at all levels
What You’ll Bring:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in environmental, health, safety, or related field
- Safety certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.)
- Minimum of 7 years in EHS with increasing multi-site responsibility
- Have led a team or possesses strong influencing and leadership skills
- Must be able to travel at least 30% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing or warehousing EHS experience
- Experience managing workers’ compensation claims
- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
- Experience participating in internal and external audits
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
- Knowledge of ISO framework
- ISO Internal Auditor certified, or able to complete certification after hire
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
What You’ll Get:
The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $140,000.00. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.
- Caring Community. Thrive in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment from your leaders while also creating that same environment for your teams!
- Fulfilling Path. We invest in you, not just your role, with opportunities to learn, innovate and lead.
- Meaningful Work. Your work creates real impact. With every decision leading to thousands of shipments, you bring beauty to life for our clients.
Rewards as Unique as You:
Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
- Health. Thrive on and off the floor with healthcare plans that fit the needs of you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
- Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
- Balance. Enjoy paid time off, sick paid time off, and protected leave.
- Growth. We invest in you, with access to development programs, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship so that you can flourish in this fast-paced role.
- Perks. Love what you do, love what you get! Enjoy 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
- Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.
Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.
Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Health And Safety Manager
Target industries with mandatory EHS compliance
Manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical processing, and construction companies face strict federal EHS obligations. These industries sponsor more frequently because qualified EHS managers are operationally essential, not optional, making sponsorship a straightforward business justification.
Obtain OSHA and professional certifications before applying
Credentials like the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) signal specialized expertise that generic candidates lack. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas value certifications because they strengthen the specialty occupation argument with USCIS.
Align your degree field directly to the role description
USCIS scrutinizes EHS roles because some employers accept unrelated degrees. Your degree in environmental science, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or chemical engineering should mirror the specific field named in the job posting to avoid a Request for Evidence.
Prioritize employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas for EHS roles already understand the process and are far more likely to sponsor again. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship history, making it easier to identify these employers quickly.
Emphasize regulatory and compliance impact in your application
Employers justify sponsorship costs by demonstrating business necessity. Quantify your impact through reduced incident rates, avoided fines, or successful regulatory audits. Concrete outcomes make the sponsorship case internally and support the employer's USCIS petition narrative.
Consider EB-2 if you hold an advanced degree
A master's degree in environmental health, occupational safety, or a related field may qualify you for the EB-2 employment-based green card category. Some employers will sponsor both the H-1B and a concurrent EB-2 petition for strong candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Environmental Health and Safety Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like occupational safety, environmental science, or industrial hygiene. USCIS has issued Requests for Evidence on some EHS roles where employers listed broad degree alternatives. The stronger your job description ties the degree to the duties, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
Which visa types are most commonly sponsored for EHS Manager roles?
H-1B visa is the most common pathway for EHS Managers already in the U.S. or entering from abroad. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying degrees under USMCA. For senior roles, employers sometimes sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green card petitions. E-3 visa is available to Australian citizens with relevant qualifications.
How can I find employers actively sponsoring EHS Manager positions?
Migrate Mate lists EHS Manager roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't sponsor. Manufacturing conglomerates, energy producers, and large construction contractors are the most active sponsors. Filtering by sponsorship status before applying significantly improves your chances of moving forward in the process.
Does my environmental or safety degree need to be from a U.S. university to qualify for sponsorship?
No. Foreign degrees are accepted provided they are evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree by a credential evaluation service. Australian three-year degrees are generally accepted as equivalent. Your employer will typically request a credential evaluation report as part of the H-1B petition documentation, so arrange this early in the process.
Can I get sponsored as an EHS Manager without a degree if I have extensive field experience?
Possibly, but it is harder. USCIS allows three years of specialized experience to substitute for one year of education, meaning 12 years of directly relevant experience could stand in for a four-year degree. In practice, most sponsoring employers require at least a bachelor's degree, and USCIS scrutinizes experience-based substitutions more heavily for EHS roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Environmental Health And Safety Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.