Regional EHS&S Manager, North America

About the role

Develop and implement Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) policies, procedures and programs across assigned North American regions while driving continuous improvement in safety, environmental and chemical security compliance and performance.

Lead multi-functional EHS teams across the region and communicate performance and improvement objectives to EHS, Supply Chain, and Commercial leadership. Provide guidance to Commercial, Supply Chain, Technology and Office Teams regarding EHS&S regulatory requirements along with internal policies, procedures and programs while driving lower injury and EHS incident rates across the organization.

Provide business-critical EHS support to the Commercial organization, including EHS&S support for customer requests, approval systems, and safe operation at customer sites. Implement and track critical leading and lagging EHS&S metrics to identify and control EHS&S risk, improve safe work practices, procedures and EHS&S risk controls, and continuously improve EHS&S performance for Commercial, Supply Chain, Technology and Office Teams.

Influence Supply Chain and Commercial leadership to engage in safety improvement, drive correct behaviors throughout their organization and achieve EHS-focused goals and objectives. Lead and develop a team of regional field safety coordinators, plant safety professionals, managers, direct reports and global indirect team members, creating an invaluable EHS support service.

Support corporate governance of EHS&S, particularly the Process Safety Management (PSM) program, to ensure continuous improvement for controlling EHS&S risk, meeting regulatory obligations, and ensuring that corrective actions are effective to prevent recurrence. Oversee and maintain ISO 45001 and Responsible Care programs regionally to drive continuous improvement of EHS&S across the organization on a global basis and assure ongoing achievement of certification requirements.

Support Solenis M&A and integration activities for all EHS&S requirements. Develop, implement, and track risks, opportunities, and resolution plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS&S policies, procedures, and programs across North America.
• Lead multi-functional EHS teams and communicate performance objectives to leadership.
• Provide EHS&S guidance to Commercial, Supply Chain, Technology, and Office Teams.
• Support EHS&S needs for customer requests and safe operations at customer sites.
• Track and improve EHS&S metrics to control risk and enhance performance.
• Influence leadership to drive safety improvement and achieve EHS-focused goals.
• Lead and develop a team of EHS professionals, including direct and indirect reports.
• Support corporate governance of EHS&S, particularly the PSM program.
• Maintain ISO 45001 and Responsible Care certifications regionally.
• Support M&A activities and integration of EHS&S requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant BS or advanced degree in safety, environmental, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of EHS&S experience with increasing management responsibilities in chemical and multi-site environments.
• Strong working knowledge of safety, environmental, and international standards.
• 360° EHS&S knowledge of Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Environmental Programs, Chemical Security, Sustainability, and Process Safety Management.
• Formal safety certification or license where applicable (Certified Safety Professional or equivalent preferred).
• 40% travel required, with peaks up to 60%.
• 10 direct reports.

Skills

• Interaction: Ability to effectively interact with different cultures and levels of the organization, time flexibility, time management, and ability to resist stressful situations.
• Communication: Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication in local languages and English.
• Regulatory: Extensive knowledge and skills with current and developing EHS&S regulations for all countries in the region.
• Leadership: Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and encourage employees.
• Influence: Ability to influence senior leaders of other functions to support and drive key EHS&S initiatives.
• Customer Interaction: Professional representation of Solenis at customer engagements regarding EHS&S.
• Process Engineering: Ability to quickly understand a wide range of manufacturing and administrative processes to create and support sustainable EHS&S systems.
• Practical EHS Implementation: Ability to create effective and simple systems that enhance EHS&S and meet regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Mindset to drive Solenis to become a safer organization.
• Change Management: Highly agile and resilient character ready to adapt to constant organizational changes and drive EHS&S throughout the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is between $123,690.00 and $181,412.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Travel requirements: 40% with peaks up to 60%.