Director of Safety & Security
Cart.com, Frankfort, KY, United States
Who We Are
We’re Cart.com, one of the fastest growing commerce enablement companies in the world. We provide the digital and physical infrastructure that empowers thousands of leading B2C, B2B and public sector organizations to unify commerce operations from product discovery to product delivery.
Job Description We’re building toward a world where commerce has no bounds. Our enterprise‑grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including our own network of omnichannel fulfillment and distribution centers, enable merchants to navigate an increasingly complex operating landscape and drive efficient growth.
Our goal is to be the global backbone of commerce. To achieve it, we’re looking for entrepreneurial, innovative and determined teammates who are eager to help our growing base of customers simplify their commerce operations and seamlessly reach their own customers, wherever they are. Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.
Cart.com Fast Facts
6,000+ customers worldwide
1,600+ employees globally
18 warehouses nationwide, totaling over 10 million square feet of space
Headquartered in Houston, TX with international offices in Mexico and Poland
Our values
Be brand obsessed: Our lives are shaped by the brands we interact with daily. We obsess over the brands we serve, and about the things they care about.
Think beyond the box: “We’ve always done it that way” is not a phrase uttered often at our office. We create creative solutions to complex problems.
Don’t give up: We learn from our challenges and see them for what they are; great building blocks to an amazing brand story.
Speak up: We communicate clearly and directly because we care deeply. Communication is the bedrock of our community.
Work together: We’ve built a team that prides itself on diversity of thought and background. Collaboration is better with contrast.
Remember to be human: We work hard, but we leave room for the people, places and things that we love.
Remote Candidates who live in or around the Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX areas are ideal, but we are open to considering other US locations. This position is open to applicants or individuals who are located in or willing to move to AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA.
The Role The
Director of Safety & Security
is the network leader responsible for enterprise‑wide Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), physical security, loss prevention, hazardous materials compliance, and operational risk strategy at Cart.com.
This leader defines the long‑term vision, governance framework, and risk posture of the company across fulfillment centers, corporate offices, and emerging operational verticals.
This Director will architect scalable safety systems, modernize compliance infrastructure, and embed proactive risk management into Cart.com’s operational DNA. This role serves as the company’s most senior authority on workplace safety, security, and regulatory compliance and partners closely with the Chief Logistics Officer, Legal, Human Resources, Quality, Operations, Facilities, and Executive Leadership.
Success in this role means
Enterprise‑wide risk reduction
Best‑in‑class regulatory compliance
Measurable reduction in incidents and loss
A culture where safety is owned operationally, not policed functionally
A scalable safety infrastructure that supports rapid growth
What You’ll Do Enterprise Safety & Risk Strategy
Define and execute Cart.com’s multi‑year enterprise safety and security roadmap
Establish governance frameworks across EHS, security, loss prevention, and hazmat
Align safety strategy with business growth, new site launches, and new client verticals
Serve as executive advisor on operational risk and regulatory exposure
Report risk posture and performance to executive leadership
Organizational Leadership & Scale
Lead Cart.com’s enterprise Safety & Security functions
Design field‑level and corporate safety team structure aligned to growth plans
Establish safety leadership standards across fulfillment sites
Select and manage external security, compliance, and audit partners
Operational Safety & Fulfillment Network Oversight
Standardize safety frameworks across all fulfillment centers
Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state regulatory compliance
Drive leading‑indicator performance programs that reduce incidents before they occur
Oversee enterprise incident investigation standards and systemic corrective action programs
Support greenfield launches, M&A integrations, and operational expansions
Security & Loss Prevention
Establish enterprise security standards, shrink reduction strategy, and physical risk mitigation frameworks
Oversee crisis management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning
Develop investigation and escalation standards
Modernize surveillance, access control, and vulnerability assessment programs
HazMat & Regulated Operations
Lead hazardous materials governance across storage, handling, and transportation
Ensure compliance with DOT hazmat regulations and OSHA HazCom standards
Partner with commercial teams to safely enable new regulated client capabilities
Culture & Risk Ownership
Embed safety accountability into operational KPIs and leadership expectations
Move culture from reactive compliance to proactive ownership
Develop training frameworks that scale across distributed teams
Champion psychological safety alongside physical safety
Who You Are
A strategic builder who is also hands on to see success through completion
Thrives in high‑growth environments
Comfortable operating at executive altitude while staying connected to site realities
Data‑driven, structured, and systems‑oriented
Calm, decisive, and trusted during high‑risk situations
Able to influence executive peers and field operators alike
Passionate about protecting people without slowing innovation
What You’ve Done
7+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS, operational safety, security, or enterprise risk
Led safety programs across multi‑site logistics, fulfillment, manufacturing, or 3PL networks
Built or transformed enterprise‑level safety functions
Reduced incident rates and shrink across distributed operations
Managed OSHA compliance programs and regulatory audits at scale
Oversaw hazardous materials operations and regulatory programs
Led crisis response, emergency preparedness, or enterprise risk initiatives
Managed leaders across multiple geographic regions
Nice to Haves
CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent executive safety certifications
Experience in omnichannel fulfillment, eCommerce logistics, or high‑volume distribution
M&A integration or rapid multi‑site expansion experience
Familiarity with enterprise safety management systems and compliance platforms
Experience presenting to executive leadership or Board‑level stakeholders
Currently, Cart.com does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, Cart.com sponsorship through any non‑immigrant visa category such as the H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3, O‑1, or TN. All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.
Cart.com is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Job Description We’re building toward a world where commerce has no bounds. Our enterprise‑grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including our own network of omnichannel fulfillment and distribution centers, enable merchants to navigate an increasingly complex operating landscape and drive efficient growth.
Our goal is to be the global backbone of commerce. To achieve it, we’re looking for entrepreneurial, innovative and determined teammates who are eager to help our growing base of customers simplify their commerce operations and seamlessly reach their own customers, wherever they are. Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.
Cart.com Fast Facts
6,000+ customers worldwide
1,600+ employees globally
18 warehouses nationwide, totaling over 10 million square feet of space
Headquartered in Houston, TX with international offices in Mexico and Poland
Our values
Be brand obsessed: Our lives are shaped by the brands we interact with daily. We obsess over the brands we serve, and about the things they care about.
Think beyond the box: “We’ve always done it that way” is not a phrase uttered often at our office. We create creative solutions to complex problems.
Don’t give up: We learn from our challenges and see them for what they are; great building blocks to an amazing brand story.
Speak up: We communicate clearly and directly because we care deeply. Communication is the bedrock of our community.
Work together: We’ve built a team that prides itself on diversity of thought and background. Collaboration is better with contrast.
Remember to be human: We work hard, but we leave room for the people, places and things that we love.
Remote Candidates who live in or around the Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX areas are ideal, but we are open to considering other US locations. This position is open to applicants or individuals who are located in or willing to move to AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA.
The Role The
Director of Safety & Security
is the network leader responsible for enterprise‑wide Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), physical security, loss prevention, hazardous materials compliance, and operational risk strategy at Cart.com.
This leader defines the long‑term vision, governance framework, and risk posture of the company across fulfillment centers, corporate offices, and emerging operational verticals.
This Director will architect scalable safety systems, modernize compliance infrastructure, and embed proactive risk management into Cart.com’s operational DNA. This role serves as the company’s most senior authority on workplace safety, security, and regulatory compliance and partners closely with the Chief Logistics Officer, Legal, Human Resources, Quality, Operations, Facilities, and Executive Leadership.
Success in this role means
Enterprise‑wide risk reduction
Best‑in‑class regulatory compliance
Measurable reduction in incidents and loss
A culture where safety is owned operationally, not policed functionally
A scalable safety infrastructure that supports rapid growth
What You’ll Do Enterprise Safety & Risk Strategy
Define and execute Cart.com’s multi‑year enterprise safety and security roadmap
Establish governance frameworks across EHS, security, loss prevention, and hazmat
Align safety strategy with business growth, new site launches, and new client verticals
Serve as executive advisor on operational risk and regulatory exposure
Report risk posture and performance to executive leadership
Organizational Leadership & Scale
Lead Cart.com’s enterprise Safety & Security functions
Design field‑level and corporate safety team structure aligned to growth plans
Establish safety leadership standards across fulfillment sites
Select and manage external security, compliance, and audit partners
Operational Safety & Fulfillment Network Oversight
Standardize safety frameworks across all fulfillment centers
Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state regulatory compliance
Drive leading‑indicator performance programs that reduce incidents before they occur
Oversee enterprise incident investigation standards and systemic corrective action programs
Support greenfield launches, M&A integrations, and operational expansions
Security & Loss Prevention
Establish enterprise security standards, shrink reduction strategy, and physical risk mitigation frameworks
Oversee crisis management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning
Develop investigation and escalation standards
Modernize surveillance, access control, and vulnerability assessment programs
HazMat & Regulated Operations
Lead hazardous materials governance across storage, handling, and transportation
Ensure compliance with DOT hazmat regulations and OSHA HazCom standards
Partner with commercial teams to safely enable new regulated client capabilities
Culture & Risk Ownership
Embed safety accountability into operational KPIs and leadership expectations
Move culture from reactive compliance to proactive ownership
Develop training frameworks that scale across distributed teams
Champion psychological safety alongside physical safety
Who You Are
A strategic builder who is also hands on to see success through completion
Thrives in high‑growth environments
Comfortable operating at executive altitude while staying connected to site realities
Data‑driven, structured, and systems‑oriented
Calm, decisive, and trusted during high‑risk situations
Able to influence executive peers and field operators alike
Passionate about protecting people without slowing innovation
What You’ve Done
7+ years of progressive leadership experience in EHS, operational safety, security, or enterprise risk
Led safety programs across multi‑site logistics, fulfillment, manufacturing, or 3PL networks
Built or transformed enterprise‑level safety functions
Reduced incident rates and shrink across distributed operations
Managed OSHA compliance programs and regulatory audits at scale
Oversaw hazardous materials operations and regulatory programs
Led crisis response, emergency preparedness, or enterprise risk initiatives
Managed leaders across multiple geographic regions
Nice to Haves
CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent executive safety certifications
Experience in omnichannel fulfillment, eCommerce logistics, or high‑volume distribution
M&A integration or rapid multi‑site expansion experience
Familiarity with enterprise safety management systems and compliance platforms
Experience presenting to executive leadership or Board‑level stakeholders
Currently, Cart.com does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, Cart.com sponsorship through any non‑immigrant visa category such as the H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3, O‑1, or TN. All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.
Cart.com is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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