EH&S Regional Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for leading implementation of safety and environmental programs, policies, management systems and strategies in support of a single facility. Identify applicable EHS regulations and risks and developing solutions to mitigate. Collaborate with facility management, risk, quality, legal, and HR to implement acceptable systems in order to ensure compliance and mitigation solutions. Work with plant leadership to build a strong culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Major Responsibilities

• Implement safety & environmental strategies, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Partner and lead on all EHS regulatory issues and concerns.
• Facilitate accountability and oversight of EHS programs.
• Conduct EHS audits such as annual compliance audits and ISO 14001 audits.
• Assist in development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct incident investigations, reporting, and workers compensation claim follow-up.
• Develop and conduct EHS and specific regulatory training for all applicable employees.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and communications related to EHS internally and to regulatory bodies.
• Audit and report on performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and hazmat management.
• Partner with facilities within the business unit to align EHS programs and utilize best practices.

Management Responsibilities

• Typically oversees professional employees/teams OR manages non-professional employees through Supervisors in manufacturing, distribution or office environments.
• Day-to-day operations of a group of employees.
• May have limited budgetary responsibility and usually contributes to budgetary impact.
• Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies.
• Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning.
• Hire staff, recommend pay increases, perform performance reviews, train and develop staff, estimate personnel needs, assign work, meet completion dates, interpret and ensure consistent application of organizational policies.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Business or a related field.
• Work Experience: At least 4 years of experience applying and implementing environmental, health & safety programs, standards and guidelines. At least 2 years of audit, compliance and training experience with a focus on OSHA, USDOT, NFPA, ISO and EPA standards.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Experience in the application of EHS management systems. Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives). Experience working with cross-functional teams and facilitating teams to identify and implement solutions to complex problems. Experience and skills in influencing, leading and directing individuals in multiple functional areas without direct oversight. Advanced level skill in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Certification / Licensure: Current First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and/or AED certification. EHS related training/certifications (OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, ASP, CSP, CIH).
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Understanding of differences in work environments and EHS program implementation (distribution warehouse vs. manufacturing). Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Pay

The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position: $101,000.00 - $152,000.00 Annual. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

Medline offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

About Medline

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EEO Statement

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Medline Industries, LP complies with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employees (FCO) and the State of California Fair Chance Act (FCA). In accordance with the FCO and FCA, an applicant’s criminal history will not result in automatic disqualification from employment.