Regional EHS Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage EHS programs across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct and oversee safety inspections and EHS observations (onsite and virtual), documenting findings and preparing clear, actionable reports.
• Travel extensively (up to 80%) to regional locations to perform audits, inspections, and provide hands-on operational support.
• Partner with General Managers, Director of Operations, and other leaders to develop, implement, and track corrective actions.
• Coach and support operations teams to strengthen safety performance and accountability through practical, sustainable solutions.
• Lead and/or support incident management processes, including investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Actively manage workplace incidents and injuries, ensuring timely response, proper care coordination, and early intervention to support recovery and minimize unnecessary recordable incidents in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in regulatory agency interactions and support compliance inspections and follow-up activities.
• Partner cross-functionally (including HR and Legal) to support workers’ compensation management, injury prevention, and return-to-work efforts.
• Manage and oversee shop-level audit programs, including reviewing submissions, ensuring quality and consistency, and providing feedback.
• Assign and communicate monthly audit focus topics and support locations in execution and continuous improvement.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for EHS-related topics, providing guidance, training, and support to field leadership.
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies, programs, and initiatives aligned with corporate standards.
• Analyze safety metrics, audit results, and trends to drive continuous improvement and reduce incidents.
• Oversee monthly safety audit reviews, ensuring completion, accuracy, and follow-through on action items.
• Support new acquisitions by leading EHS onboarding, compliance setup, and training.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous waste regulations, safety training requirements, medical surveillance, and recordkeeping standards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement scalable solutions across the region.
• Prepare and deliver reports, dashboards, and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure consistency and standardization of EHS practices across all locations.
• Utilize EHS systems and tools (Excel, Smartsheet, and other platforms) to manage data, reporting, and communication.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Required: 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, including multi-site regional management experience.
• Required: Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance standards.
• Required: Demonstrated understanding of hazardous waste characterization and management.
• Required: Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, including hazard recognition, exposure assessment, and control methods.
• Required: Experience in safety management systems and environmental management programs.
• Required: Experience with incident management, investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Required: Experience in injury management and early intervention practices, with the ability to appropriately manage cases to reduce severity and support compliance.
• Preferred: Experience in the automotive collision repair or autobody industry strongly preferred.
• Preferred: Experience in other high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments, with transferable skills in hazard recognition (e.g., chemical exposure, confined spaces, heavy equipment, lockout/tagout, fire prevention, and ergonomics).
• Preferred: Professional certifications such as Board of Certified Safety Professionals credentials (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHMM) with current standing preferred.
• Preferred: Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or rapid growth environments.
• Preferred: Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and environmental permitting.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with match
• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
• 5 Paid Holidays