Regional EHS Manager

Reading Truck Body, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional EHS Manager to oversee EHS compliance across multiple facilities. This role involves developing safety programs, conducting audits, and collaborating with facility management to foster a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in EHS or a related field, along with 4-8 years of experience in the Environmental, Health, and Safety sector. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on safety practices and employee engagement across various locations, making it a vital role in promoting workplace safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS discipline or related science required.
• 4-8 years of EHS experience in manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety culture initiatives and training programs.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with EHS regulations.
• Analyze safety metrics to reduce injury rates and improve outcomes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Regulatory Interpretation

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Regional EHS Manager has multi-facility responsibility for EHS compliance in Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental arenas at locations in the U.S. This Regional EHS Manager will lead internal EHS audit preparation, create programs, policies and implement changes within EHS, and will work closely with facility management, operations directors and corporate EHS.

Position Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement actions to facilitate a strong safety culture through skilled support and employee engagement.
• Coach and guide facility operational leaders and safety representatives on the effective implementation of safety initiatives and provide practical solutions that help them achieve safety excellence.
• Provide input and subject matter expertise on strategic safety processes, tools, and techniques to enhance overall safety performance.
• Coach facility leadership to be safety champions and live safety as a value integrated into the way the facility operates.
• Collaborate with facility management to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Provide EHS technical support for projects within the region.
• Develop training programs related to machine safeguarding, risk assessment processes, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, hazardous energy control, injury case management and support training rollout across the region.
• Conduct inspections and assessments to evaluate the facility's compliance with all federal, state, local and company standards.
• Provide support for regulatory inspections and development of corrective measures.
• Assist and develop required training for safety and environmental programs.
• Participate in facility incident investigations and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annual corporate reports per requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert on environmental programs with technical and operational knowledge in CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, and state requirements.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit environmental records and reports required by the company and regulatory agencies.
• Analyze/interpret facility and regional safety metrics to proactively target and eliminate injuries, reduce injury rates and achieve positive outcomes through development and execution of corrective actions and strategic plans.

Position Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor Degree required in EHS discipline or related science or engineering

Experience:

• 4-8 years of experience in the Environmental, Health and Safety field
• Must have previous multi-facility responsibility in heavy or light manufacturing in all disciplines of EHS
• Experience with compiling and submitting EPA Tier II & TRI reports; management of stormwater, wastewater and hazardous waste regulations

Certification /License:

• Preferred ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or progress to completing similar certifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently prioritizing work to achieve deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace.
• Ability to interpret governmental safety and environmental regulations (i.e., OSHA, EPA), and provide practical application of regulations
• Ability to generate regulatory reports, and communicate results with regulatory agencies
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and complete projects
• Team approach to solve problems and build relationships
• Must be self-driven, results oriented and extremely organized
• Strong analytical skills for problem solving and managing multiple facilities and tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with leaders and hourly staff in all business divisions and corporate functions

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• None
• Work occurs in an office and light manufacturing environment
• Sedentary work with extended periods of computer use
• Occasional work in warehouse/manufacturing facility
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

Travel :

• Frequent travel approximately 40 to 50%

Facilities in the Region of Responsibility:

• Houston, TX (2)
• Arlington, TX
• Council Bluffs, IA

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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