Regional Manager, Health, Safety & Environment (US)

**US BASED REMOTE OPPORTUNITY**

Travel requirements: 50-60%. Must be willing to travel to Canada & Mexico if needed. 

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide senior-level EHS leadership across multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities in a matrixed environment, reporting directly to the Vice President, EHS.
• Act as the primary regional extension of the VP EHS, ensuring strategy execution, governance, and performance consistency.
• Develop, deploy, and continuously improve regional EHS strategies aligned with corporate objectives, operational excellence, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to regional and plant leadership on EHS risk, regulatory exposure, and capital planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site EHS managers and specialists; build bench strength through coaching, succession planning, and formal training.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable multi-state and local regulatory requirements across all manufacturing locations.
• Maintain deep working knowledge of state-specific OSHA plans and environmental programs and ensure consistent implementation.
• Lead and oversee regulatory inspections, third-party audits, and internal compliance assessments.
• Lead EHS management of change assessments related to equipment installation, decommissioning and modifications. 
• Conduct and review risk assessments (machine safety, PSM where applicable, electrical, confined space, LOTO, ergonomics).
• Lead serious incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Manage environmental permits, regulatory reporting, and agency interactions at the regional level.

Safety & Health Programs

• Own and drive regional safety performance with direct accountability for TRIR, DART, and serious injury/fatality (SIF) prevention metrics.
• Establish annual EHS goals, targets, and action plans in alignment with VP EHS and corporate objectives.
• Lead injury and illness prevention programs, including behavior-based safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and contractor safety.
• Review trends in leading and lagging indicators; deploy targeted interventions to improve site performance.
• Lead emergency preparedness, crisis management support, and business continuity coordination across manufacturing sites.

Environmental Stewardship

• Own regional environmental performance with accountability for key environmental metrics (e.g., waste reduction, permit compliance, emissions, and spills).
• Oversee air, water, waste, and chemical management compliance, including spill prevention and remediation.
• Support sustainability, emissions reduction, and resource efficiency initiatives in partnership with operations and engineering.
• Ensure environmental due diligence and integration for new sites, expansions, and acquisitions.

Training & Communication

• Assist with assessing the effectiveness of EHS training programs across all manufacturing sites, including OSHA or EPA required training.
• Conduct specialized EHS training as required such as fall protection, confined space, DOT/Hazmat/RCRA.
• Promote clear communication of EHS expectations, performance metrics, and best practices across the region.
• Influence leadership behaviors to strengthen a culture of safety and compliance.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement using KPI dashboards, report cards, and management review processes aligned with VP EHS expectations.
• Standardize EHS processes, tools, and reporting across the region.
• Share best practices and lessons learned across manufacturing sites to elevate overall performance.
• Support M&A due diligence, site start-ups, and expansions from an EHS perspective.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications such as ASP or CSP is preferred.
• Lead Auditor or Practitioner experience with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 is a plus
• 10–15+ years of progressive EHS experience within manufacturing or industrial environments, including regional or multi-site responsibility.
• Demonstrated success managing EHS programs across multiple states with differing regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge in implementing and sustaining ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong background in OSHA compliance, serious inci