Craig Post

Energizer
DISC Type : I

HSE Manager at International Paper

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Overview

Craig Post is a focused leader with over 15 years of experience in Asset Protection and Safety Management for major companies, including International Paper, Lowes, and Sears. He specializes in shrink reduction, physical security, and operational safety, and holds a BA from Lewis University. He is skilled in managing and training teams to achieve collective goals.

Outside of his professional life, Craig is dedicated to community involvement and personal fitness. He channels his passion for running into charitable causes, actively participating in events to support organizations he cares about and inspiring others through his commitment.

He is running in the Chicago Marathon to support Ronald McDonald House Charities, which provides housing for families with critically ill children.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

Enthusiastic

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Health & Safety
His career is centered on HSE and operational safety management, focusing on OSHA compliance, Job Hazard Analysis, and reducing workplace injuries at companies like International Paper and FedEx.
Asset Protection
He has over 15 years of experience in asset and loss prevention, having managed multi-store teams and training programs for major retailers like Lowe's and Sears.
Charitable Causes
He is actively involved in fundraising by running the Chicago Marathon to support Ronald McDonald House Charities, demonstrating a strong commitment to helping families in need.

Media Appearances

Craig has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
HSE Manager at International Paper
4-2023 - 10-2025
Environment, Health and Safety Manager at Martin Brower
8-2021 - 4-2023
Operations Safety Specialist at FedEx Ground
9-2016 - 1-2023
Loss Prevention Safety Manager at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
7-2008 - 8-2016
Asset and Profit Protection Manager at Sears Holdings Corporation

Education

1994 - 1998
BA from Lewis University
1992 - 1994
Criminal Justice from Oakton College

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Exp : 27 Location : Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : HSE Manager at International Paper
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Insights For Selling To Craig

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Craig is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Craig

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Craig move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Craig take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Craig

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