Regional Safety Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out site visits and safety audits across assigned regions to evaluate compliance, identify risks, and drive corrective actions
• Collaborate with plant and operational leadership to assess, develop, and improve safety programs, procedures, and policies
• Lead incident investigations, including injuries, near-misses, and property damage, to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
• Analyze incident data, trends, and safety metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and track performance progress
• Deliver and support safety training programs for employees, leaders, and contractors to build capability and awareness
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and environmental standards
• Maintain compliance with regulatory changes and recommend updates to policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives, including permitting and regulatory reporting requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement safe material handling processes and operational improvements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, influencing behaviors and promoting a strong safety culture
• Participate in corporate safety initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and vendors
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general environmental compliance requirements
• Professional certification (e.g., CHST, CSP, or similar) preferred
• Proven experience conducting investigations, audits, and safety program implementation
• Ability to influence, coach, and motivate employees and leaders at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using safety metrics and data
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting multiple locations