Regional EHS Leader – Remote/Multisite (EMEA/SEA)

Greif; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, driving EHS excellence across multiple facilities in the EMEA/SEA region. The Open Regional EHS Manager role leads strategic EHS programs, aligns with corporate standards, and partners with operations to strengthen safety culture and risk management.

Responsibilities include site engagement, incident investigations, risk assessments, and governance of EHS roadmaps while supporting capital projects and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Typically possesses 10+ years of progressive EHS experience within manufacturing, industrial, packaging, or related operational environments.
• Proven experience leading incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, compliance initiatives, and operational improvement efforts.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, ISO Lead Auditor, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct EHS support to manufacturing and operational facilities through routine site visits, assessments, audits, and leadership engagement.
• Partners with facility and regional leadership teams to improve EHS performance, strengthen safety culture, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conducts EHS reviews of capital projects, equipment installations, process modifications, and operational changes to ensure risks are identified and effectively managed.
• Supports Engineering Project Approval Reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests, commissioning activities, startup reviews, and operational readiness assessments to ensure EHS requirements are integrated into project execution.
• Responds to significant incidents and high-risk events by providing remote and on-site support for investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and verification of effectiveness.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging, driving EHS excellence across multiple facilities in the EMEA/SEA region. The Open Regional EHS Manager role leads strategic EHS programs, aligns with corporate standards, and partners with operations to strengthen safety culture and risk management.

Responsibilities include site engagement, incident investigations, risk assessments, and governance of EHS roadmaps while supporting capital projects and regulatory requirements.