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Who We Are

Lennox International Inc. (NYSE : LII) is a global leader in climate control solutions headquartered in the greater Dallas area. With revenues of $5.3B in 2024 and a market cap of ~$20 billion, Lennox employs more than 14,000 people around the world. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and services a broad range of products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration markets (HVACR). The Company sells its products and services directly, as well as through distributors, and Company-owned parts and supplies stores. Its business is built on a strong heritage of integrity and innovation dating back to 1895.

Lennox operates in two segments across North America : Home Comfort Solutions and Building Climate Solutions.

Home Comfort Solutions (HCS) : A $3.6B segment that manufacturers and markets a broad range of home heating and cooling equipment for both the residential replacement and new construction markets in North America. Its product lines – extending from the entry level market segment to the premium high efficiency market segment – include air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, packaged heating and cooling systems, HVAC parts and accessories. HCS manufacturing facilities are located in Marshalltown, Iowa; Orangeburg, South Carolina; Grenada, Mississippi; and Saltillo, Mexico.

Building Climate Solutions (BCS) : A $1.7B segment that provides indoor comfort solutions for low-rise office buildings, restaurants, retail establishments, distribution centers, schools, and other light commercial applications, as well as commercial refrigeration solutions to preserve food and other perishables in supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, warehouses, and distribution centers in North America. Our HVAC service business focuses on full protection, preventive maintenance, planned replacement, installation, and recycling for schools, restaurants, and retail establishments on a national basis. HVAC products include packaged rooftop units, split systems, VRF and indoor air quality systems. Commercial refrigeration products include unit coolers, condensing units and compressorized racks. BCS manufacturing facilities are located in Stuttgart, Arkansas; Tifton, Georgia; Stone Mountain, Georgia; Tallassee, Alabama; Weatherford, Texas; Wheeling, West Virginia; Reno, Nevada; and Saltillo, Mexico.

Lennox Culture is grounded in shared values that drive the Company’s success. The Core Values of Integrity, Respect and Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

What Drives Success

We are committed to advancing safety and sustainability in our products, services, and operations. Encouraging engagement and adopting safety-minded behaviors are key elements in keeping employees safe. We continue to make progress in reducing employee injuries by increasing engagement, identifying / reducing risk, and executing detailed action plans on our core safety initiatives. For more information on our safety performance, see our 2024 Sustainability Report at .

We aggressively pursue sustainability reductions and measure results for energy, greenhouse gas emissions, solid waste, and water. We continue to make substantial progress by investing in capital dedicated to sustainability projects and encouraging our employees to adopt conservation minded behaviors.

As the Director, Corporate EHS , you will drive Lennox’s global efforts for safety, ergonomics, environmental, sustainability, remediation, and compliance. The position is responsible for EHS across Lennox, directly leading a team of 8 EHS professionals and indirectly leading EHS teams across our operations. The position will interact with the Board of Directors, CEO, executive team, and operations leaders.

Candidates must have experience in managing safety, ergonomics, environmental, sustainability programs and active employee engagement programs in a multi-site manufacturing, distribution, and service company. The successful candidate will be a visible and influential safety leader who instills a culture of responsibility, ensuring leaders at every level take ownership of safety performance. This role requires the ability to set clear expectations, hold teams accountable to high standards, and foster a workplace where responsibility for safety and sustainability is shared, consistent, and measurable. This role reports into the EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a shared vision for EHS Excellence
• Direct, manage and inspire a team of talented EHS leads and external consultants
• Develop, support, lead, and execute strategies to reduce : Workplace safety and ergonomic injury risksEnvironmental emissions and impacts
• Develop and implement plans to achieve environmental sustainability goals for energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, solid waste, recyclables, & water stewardship
• Establish effective partnerships with business unit operations teams, collaborating cross-functionally, to ensure success and results attainment
• Develop and execute an overall program management and change management strategy
• Develop and execute a strategy to centralize disparate fields of data to streamline reporting efforts
• Oversee administration of audits of the company’s facilities and compliance with implementation of the audit findings
• Prioritize and continually improve the company’s EHS compliance strategies and management systems
• Identify and monitor safety and environmental regulatory changes that could affect the company’s operations and implement appropriate engagement and / or mitigation strategies
• Maintain and improve policies, guidelines, and operational procedures related to EHS
• Teach and mentor other EHS professionals
• Appreciation for the need to recognize performance contributions and celebrate accomplishments
• Implement programs / processes to ensure compliance with domestic & international EHS legislation
• Manage remediation sites : strategy, budget, and assessments

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What We Are Looking For

Experience and Qualifications

Leadership Characteristics

Education

Other Work Requirements

This is an on-site leadership role based in Richardson, TX, with occasional travel to other Lennox locations.

What We Offer

Benefits :

Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role : tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to : 20 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 10 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture : At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers :

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.