Regional EHS Manager

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking a Regional EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety compliance across multiple markets in the United States. You will provide leadership, supervise multimarket staff, and ensure programs meet Federal, State, Local, and Customer requirements.

This role focuses on driving a zero-harm culture, using data to identify risks, coaching managers, and reporting progress to Regional Presidents.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health and safety, safety engineering technology, industrial hygiene, or related field.
• 8–10 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or distribution, building policies and training.
• Self-directed, professional, dependable; able to use data to assess risks.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ability to coach, train, and lead teams; meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to advance safety initiatives and supervise multimarket staff.
• Develop, deploy, and monitor EHS programs meeting regulatory and customer requirements.
• Advise and train managers on responsibilities in the Safety Program.
• Provide regular reports of progress to Regional Presidents.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety culture and zero-harm mentality.
• Participate in Company Safety Council projects and transfer SOPs to markets.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Environment, Health, Safety and Quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Training/Coaching

Education

BS Degree in occupational health and safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.