Regional EHS Manager West

The Regional EHS Manager is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by assessing procedural adherence, EHS program understanding, implementation status of Core Safety Requirements, safety culture initiatives and behaviors, and development of corrective actions through regular site visits.

Seeking a bilingual/biliterate professional with strong proficiency in English and Spanish.

This is a nationwide position responsible for managing environmental, health and safety at assigned locations across the country. The selected individual can reside anywhere in the U.S. so long as it is in close proximity of a major airport.*

 

Day-to-Day Role:

• Support manufacturing operations by assessing procedural adherence, EHS program understanding, implementation status of Core Safety Requirements, safety culture initiatives and behaviors, and development of corrective actions through regular site visits of at least one per quarter to all locations within assigned region
• Communicate and assist plants with execution of the EHS strategic initiatives and annual EHS objectives and targets within assigned region
• Educate and guide Plant Manufacturing Leadership regarding Safety Culture Initiatives and gain their buy-in as it relates to the promotion of positive reinforcement of safe behaviors, shared ownership of safety process, and active employee involvement in region
• Design and document programs for adherence to Dart EHS policies and local, state, and federal regulations
• Conduct Corporate Safety Assessment as an audit team member for all plants within region and a percentage of plants outside of region
• Attend all Plan for Zero Workshops within region and facilitate some outside of region
• Support and participate in all Regional Manufacturing Director Quarterly Safety Reviews for region
• Develop and deliver EHS education and training to plant leadership and staff as needed for both the region and corporation
• Support facilities during inspections, communications, and other interactions with regulatory agencies
• Participate on project teams to assure appropriate level of EHS review during design, install, and start up process.  Includes partnering with Engineering, Operations, and Quality functions to ensure integration of EHS elements into design process
• Lead or participate in investigations of serious incidents within assigned region
• Monitor region’s EHS key performance indicators (KPIs) and assist sites in attaining their Performance targets
• Participate with EHS Sr Director and other Regional EHS Managers in reviewing, recommending and communicating new and established policies, procedures and programs for compliance, effectiveness and consistency.

 

Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of experience managing EHS issues in a manufacturing environment OR
• High School diploma or equivalent with ten (10) years of experience managing EHS issues in a manufacturing environment.  An equivalend combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English and Spanish languages in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
• In-depth experience of OSHA regulations and requirements
• Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable
• Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new idea