Regional HSE Manager - North

About The Role

This strategic role is pivotal in driving Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives across our client's Northern US and Canada locations. As a key leader, you will enhance safety and environmental compliance in manufacturing, distribution, R&D, and laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement EHS programs to ensure injury prevention and compliance at chemical, biotech, and R&D facilities.
• Develop and execute strategic EHS, Security, and Risk Control plans.
• Provide oversight and governance of multi-site EHS programs, including Safety and environmental domains such as EPCRA reporting and PSM compliance.
• Serve as the main facilities POC for the Oakdale R&D location, overseeing site maintenance and supporting capital projects planning.
• Act as a partner to the EHS Governance function, integrating EHS considerations into operations.
• Led the development and deployment of innovative EHS solutions using data analytics.
• Oversee the management of change (MOC) process for operational and infrastructure changes.
• Develop and maintain site-specific environmental management plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigations into environmental and safety incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• Implement global EHS standards ensuring compliance excellence across U.S. operations.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for assigned programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an EHS-related field or a science/engineering-related field.
• EHS certifications (CSP, CHMM, CIH) are a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of direct EHS experience in Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or related scientific fields.
• In-depth experience in machine safety, hazardous waste, and chemical management.
• Experience in environmental compliance, PSM, RCRA LQG Hazardous Waste, and related reporting.
• Proven EHS technical implementation expertise in NFPA Codes and Life Safety Codes.
• Ability to travel up to 50% (or as needed).

Work Environment

This is an onsite/very hands-on role; Remote or WFH should not apply for this role.