Regional EHS Leader

Apex Tool Group; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group is seeking a Regional EHS Leader based at the Apex, NC Distribution Center. You will implement and coordinate environmental health and safety activities across the region, aligning with company policies to ensure a safe, compliant workplace.

You will partner with site operations and leadership to drive EHS objectives. Responsibilities include developing training, leading audits, reporting metrics, and guiding corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years EHS experience with 1-2 years leadership preferred, manufacturing setting.
• Ability to travel 25-50%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional units to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Sr. Regional EHS Manager to establish objectives and guidance.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and materials.
• Serve as local EHS subject matter expert for assigned facilities.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training and safe practices.
• Implement, maintain and improve EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct environmental and safety audits to verify regulatory compliance.
• Track and report EHS metrics and support corrective actions.
• Lead safety programs, hazard mitigation, and hazardous waste management.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain emergency response, fire prevention, and incident reporting programs.
• Manage environmental and safety reporting including OSHA logs and regulatory docs.
• Lead workers' compensation activities including return-to-work programs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Training program development

Cause mapping / incident tools

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Environmental Health/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Regional EHS Leader position is responsible for implementing plans and coordinating environmental health and safety activities to ensure regulatory requirements and regulations are met for protecting human health and the environment. The position assists the Sr. Regional EHS Manager with implementing EHS programs at various facilities within the Region that helps ensure that company EHS policies and procedures are adhered to, thereby helping to ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. This position will be based at our Apex, NC Distribution Center and will serve as the site EHS Leader in addition to regional responsibilities. This role partners with site operations and administrative leaders; and serves as a subject matter expert regarding the interpretation and implementation of local and government regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.

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The Build (Responsibilities)

EHS Program Leadership & Support

• Partner with business units across the region to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.
• Support regional projects by collaborating with the Sr. Regional EHS Manager to establish EHS objectives and provide guidance.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and educational materials.
• Serve as the local EHS subject matter expert for assigned facilities.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and safe work practices.

Compliance, Auditing & Continuous Improvement

• Implement, maintain, and improve EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct environmental and safety audits to verify regulatory compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Track and report key EHS performance metrics and support corrective action plans.
• Lead safety management programs, hazard mitigation efforts, and hazardous waste management activities.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain emergency response, fire prevention, and incident reporting programs.

Environmental Reporting & Recordkeeping

• Manage environmental and safety reporting requirements, including OSHA logs, hazardous waste records, air emissions, wastewater reporting, and other regulatory documentation.
• Maintain chemical inventories and ensure accurate compliance records.
• Monitor adherence to environmental and occupational health and safety regulations.

Workers' Compensation & Injury Management

• Lead workers' compensation activities, including return-to-work programs and claim administration.
• Investigate workplace injuries and collaborate with management to reduce future risk.
• Communicate significant incidents to key stakeholders and support enterprise-wide safety awareness initiatives.

Regulatory & External Agency Interaction

• Coordinate insurance and regulatory inspections for assigned facilities.
• Assist with agency audits and provide required documentation.
• Lead corrective actions resulting from inspections, complaints, or compliance findings.

Carolina Star Program Leadership (Apex, NC)

• Lead participation in the North Carolina Department of Labor Voluntary Protection Program.
• Attend monthly meetings and annual conferences.
• Obtain and maintain Special Star Team Member certification and participate in audit activities.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, or related field is required
• Prefer 2-5 years of experience working in an EHS related function, with 1-2 years of leadership experience; preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to travel 25-50%
• Advanced knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in the industry
• Advanced communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills to deliver complex information effectively to diverse audiences at multiple levels within the company.
• Experienced in developing training programs for environmental health and safety.
• Experienced with cause mapping and incident tools.
• Working knowledge of common business software and communication applications, particularly Microsoft office
• Proficiency with understanding loss run reporting, building complex spreadsheets, and basic data processing/reporting.