Regional EHS Leader - Onsite Safety (50% Travel)

DSJ Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Regional EHS Specialist to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across multiple facilities in the New York area, including onsite management in Queens and up to 50% travel to regional sites.

You will implement safety programs, conduct investigations, and partner with operations leaders to improve safety performance and accountability. The role emphasizes hands-on field presence and proactive safety culture development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, food & beverage, warehousing, logistics, or other industrial environments.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or regional operations.
• Strong OSHA compliance, incident investigation, and root cause analysis experience.
• Experience managing workers' compensation cases and return-to-work programs.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations, transportation safety, and fleet operations preferred.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, training programs, and corrective action management.
• Ability to build credibility with operations leaders, frontline employees, and supervisors.
• Experience influencing safety culture in fast-paced operational environments.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary EHS leader across multiple manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution facilities.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action follow-up.
• Manage workers' compensation cases, injury investigations, and return-to-work processes.
• Lead facility audits, inspections, and safety observations.
• Deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and site leadership teams.
• Partner directly with operations leaders to improve safety performance and accountability.
• Drive safety culture initiatives through visible floor presence and employee engagement.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, and environmental compliance across the region.
• Support DOT compliance, transportation safety, and fleet-related safety programs.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide hands-on support to facilities throughout the territory.
• Develop and improve safety procedures, training programs, and operational standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Monitor safety KPIs and lead continuous improvement efforts to reduce incidents and injuries.
• Support emergency response planning, hazard assessments, and occupational health programs.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Workers' comp

Return-to-work

DOT regulations

Fleet operations

Audits

Training programs

Safety culture

Union environment

Communication skills

OSHA 30

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Regional EHS Specialist to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across multiple facilities in the New York area, including onsite management in Queens and up to 50% travel to regional sites.

You will implement safety programs, conduct investigations, and partner with operations leaders to improve safety performance and accountability. The role emphasizes hands-on field presence and proactive safety culture development.