Regional EHS Manager

Hexcel Corporation; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time away

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation seeks a Regional EHS Manager to lead occupational safety and process safety initiatives across multiple sites in the western US. You will shape policies, drive continuous improvement, and guide risk reduction efforts in collaboration with operations and engineering teams.

The role requires a strong background in process safety, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence at all levels while traveling 40–60% as needed. Location options include Kent, WA among others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Professional certification or designation preferred (e.g., P.E., P. Eng., CSP, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, occupational safety, process safety principles, risk mitigation, and engineering controls.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives while effectively supporting operational objectives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), root cause investigations, and multiple complex projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with global EHS regulations and standards (including COMAH and SEVESO) and willingness to travel 40-60% as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for Occupational Safety and Process Safety Management (PSM), providing strategic guidance to plant and regional leadership to ensure compliance with corporate standards and applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies, standards, procedures, goals, and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement through Hexcel's EHS Management System.
• Lead occupational and process safety risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts across regional facilities, promoting consistent systems, practices, and incident reduction strategies.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and manufacturing teams to integrate EHS considerations into new processes, equipment, and capital projects, including HAZOPs, ORIs, and Process Risk Assessments.
• Direct regional and global EHS auditing, compliance, and management system activities to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with regional operations and EHS leadership to implement risk reduction initiatives, including FM Global recommendations and engineered process safety solutions.
• Develop and deliver Process Safety Management training and education programs while supporting EHS reporting systems and performance indicators that drive measurable business improvement.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Process Safety

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Hexcel is currently seeking a Regional EHS Manager. Preferred locations include Salt Lake City, UT, Casa Grande, AZ, Kent, WA or Stamford, CT.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for Occupational Safety and Process Safety Management (PSM), providing strategic guidance to plant and regional leadership to ensure compliance with corporate standards and applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies, standards, procedures, goals, and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement through Hexcel's EHS Management System.
• Lead occupational and process safety risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts across regional facilities, promoting consistent systems, practices, and incident reduction strategies.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and manufacturing teams to integrate EHS considerations into new processes, equipment, and capital projects, including HAZOPs, ORIs, and Process Risk Assessments.
• Direct regional and global EHS auditing, compliance, and management system activities to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with regional operations and EHS leadership to implement risk reduction initiatives, including FM Global recommendations and engineered process safety solutions.
• Develop and deliver Process Safety Management training and education programs while supporting EHS reporting systems and performance indicators that drive measurable business improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field, with 10+ years of relevant EHS, process safety, or manufacturing experience.
• Professional certification or designation preferred (e.g., P.E., P. Eng., CSP, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, occupational safety, process safety principles, risk mitigation, and engineering controls.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives while effectively supporting operational objectives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), root cause investigations, and multiple complex projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with global EHS regulations and standards (including COMAH and SEVESO) and willingness to travel 40-60% as required.

Summary pay range for Washington state: $118317 - $202830

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.