Regional EHS Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and execution of regional Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives aligned with corporate strategy and operational objectives.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems across the region.
• Lead or support regulatory inspections, compliance audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs.
• Monitor regional EHS performance through key performance indicators, trend analysis, and standardized reporting to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Engineering, Purchasing, R&D, Technical Service, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations, capital projects, and business initiatives.
• Support facility expansions, acquisitions, and process improvements by proactively identifying and mitigating environmental, health, and safety risks.
• Develop and mentor site EHS professionals while promoting employee engagement, accountability, and a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Build strong relationships with regulatory agencies and provide guidance on emerging regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a management role supporting chemical manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site Environmental, Health & Safety programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DHS, DOT, ANSI, ASME, UL, and applicable state environmental and safety regulations.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, REM, or CET are strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and change management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and AS400 is preferred.
• Able to travel up to 50%.