Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manage
About the role
The ideal Regional EHS Manager is a proactive, strategic safety leader with deep expertise in environmental compliance, occupational health, and regulatory standards. You are a self‑starter who thrives across multiple locations, partners effectively with plant and corporate leadership, and drives consistent, high‑impact EHS performance across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the development, implementation, and oversight of EHS programs, policies, and initiatives across multiple locations
- Ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, NFPA, FMCSA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Evaluating facilities to identify risks, non-compliance issues, and improvement opportunities
- Driving region-wide initiatives to strengthen EHS compliance and performance
- Serving as a subject matter expert across key EHS programs (RMP, PSM, Air, Water, Waste, Industrial Hygiene, DOT, etc.)
- Partnering with site leadership to implement and sustain EHS programs and procedures
- Conducting EHS training and coaching employees and leadership teams
- Investigating incidents, ensuring accurate reporting, and coordinating corrective actions
- Managing hazardous and universal waste processes across locations
- Maintaining environmental permits across multiple sites (RMP, Air, NPDES, SPCC, and others)
- Acting as a liaison between Mennel and regulatory agencies
- Leading development and standardization of EHS policies aligned with modern management systems
- Ensuring facilities maintain an everyday audit-ready condition
- Supervising site EHS personnel and supporting their development
- Assisting the Director of EHS with strategic initiatives and cross-functional priorities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field required (or Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years of EHS experience)
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive EHS, safety, or environmental management experience
- Strong working knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and EHS programs
- Professional certifications preferred (ASP, CSP, COSS, CIH, CHMM) or ability to obtain within 12–24 months
- Experience supporting multiple sites or regional operations preferred
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS-related systems/tools
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%
Qualifications
- Passionate about environmental, health, and safety leadership
- Multi-site impact desired
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Collaboration and partnership
- Compliance and regulatory knowledge
- Training and coaching
- Incident investigation and management
- Facility management and oversight
- Policy development and standardization
- Communication and presentation skills
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, and more)
Life Insurance
Profit Sharing
Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
Rewards & Recognition Program
Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
Tuition Assistance
Pay
Competitive Pay
Schedule
Full-Time, schedule as assigned; flexibility and overtime as needed