Regional EHS Manager

Ryerson; California; On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking an experienced Multi-Market EHS Manager to lead environmental health and safety initiatives across regional locations in California and beyond. You will drive programs, train leadership, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA and company standards.

The role emphasizes data-driven risk reduction, incident prevention, and a strong safety culture, with collaboration across sites and corporate support for career development.

Qualifications

• BS degree in occupational health and safety or related field.
• 8–10 years in an EHS role within manufacturing or distribution.
• Regulatory knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA and related agencies.
• Self-directed, professional and dependable; data-driven risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to advance safety initiatives and supervise multimarket staff.
• Develop, deploy, and monitor EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Train managers and supervisors on EHS roles and responsibilities.
• Administer root cause analysis to identify hazards and best practices.
• Assess EHS performance, identify risks, and recommend mitigations.
• Foster a zero-harm culture and continuous safety improvement.
• Participate in Safety Council and transfer SOPs to markets.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Coaching / training

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in‑class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality‑focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Multi-Market (Regional) EHS Manager at Ryerson, you will be responsible for providing leadership to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations for locations within their region. Actively engaging and involving employees at all levels of the organization to develop and expand the EHS program.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to advance initiatives that promote and sustain the safety, health, security, and welfare of all employees. Provide direct supervision of assigned multimarket staff
• Develop, deploy, and monitor all EHS programs, procedures, policies, and standards in a manner that ensures compliance to Federal, State, Local, Customer and Corporate requirements
• Provide focus, direction, leadership, and technical expertise to advise and train managers and supervisors on their roles and responsibilities in the EHS program
• Administer the root cause analysis procedure designed to identify hazards in the workplace and develop best practices
• Assess, track, and analyze EHS performance to identify risks and establish recommendations to alleviate hazards and leverage opportunities
• Stimulate and cultivate a zero-harm, opportunity-driven mentality throughout the organization. We believe that every accident is preventable
• Drive continuous improvement in our safety culture while working towards exceeding site-specific safety goals
• Participation in the Company Safety Council activities and projects. Transfer safety SOPs, procedures, and processes to market activities
• Advise and train direct multimarket staff on their roles and responsibilities in the Safety Program
• Provide regular reports of progress to the Regional Presidents through a dotted-line responsibility
• Other duties as assigned by the Company Director of Environment, Health, Safety and Quality

Requirements

• BS Degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health and safety, safety engineering technology, industrial hygiene, or other related degree
• 8-10 years experience in an EHS role in a manufacturing or distribution environment managing and developing EHS policies, procedures, training, and safe work procedures
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Must be self-directed, professional, and dependable; Ability to use data to evaluate and recommend risk reduction strategies
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other federal and state/provincial agencies
• Ability to coach, train, and be an effective leader
• Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Impeccable attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills
• Must be self-directed, professional, and dependable

Salary: $88,708.59 - $120,000.00 annually plus additional sales incentives. A starting salary higher than $88,708.59 is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

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