Regional EHS Manager

Mackinnon Bruce International; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials manufacturer is seeking an EHS Regional Manager to oversee and enhance EHS management systems across multiple sites in the U.S. and Canada. This role requires at least 7 years of experience in EHS within a manufacturing context, strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, and excellent leadership capabilities. The position emphasizes collaboration, incident investigation, and driving cultural excellence in safety protocols, and it offers a full-time employment status in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ EHS/Industrial Hygiene experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations.
• Knowledge of Behavior-Based Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHS management systems and programs across U.S. and Canada sites.
• Conduct regular site visits and audits for operational support.
• Collaborate with Operations on compliance priorities and lessons learned.
• Lead deployment of EHS programs aligned with global standards.

Skills

Occupational Safety

Industrial Hygiene

Environmental Science

Leadership

Communication

Incident Investigation

Root Cause Analysis

Program Management

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

EHS Velocity

Job description

EHS Regional Manager – Specialty Materials Manufacturing

Workplace: On-site

Function: Global Operations & Business Transformation

Shift: Monday–Friday (40 hours)

Company Overview

Mackinnon Bruce International is partnered with a global materials manufacturer with more than 160 years of combined history across its legacy businesses. Through ongoing transformation and innovation, the group delivers a broad portfolio of material solutions, supporting customers with increased choice, scale, and technical capability across a dynamic global market.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Regional EHS Manager to support the development, deployment and continuous improvement of EHS management systems and programs across their U.S. and Canada sites. This person will oversee approximately 6–8 facilities, ensuring compliance, driving cultural excellence, and leading key initiatives across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary EHS subject matter expert and business partner for assigned U.S. and Canadian facilities.
• Conduct regular site visits and audits to provide operational support.
• Collaborate with Operations to review incidents, corrective actions, lessons learned and compliance priorities.
• Support accident/incident investigations and share findings to prevent recurrence.
• Strengthen site EHS capability through guidance, benchmarking, and best-practice sharing.
• Facilitate stronger collaboration and communication between regional sites.
• Coach leadership teams to drive EHS culture, engagement and accountability.
• Lead deployment of EHS programs and initiatives aligned with global standards.
• Reinforce strong safety expectations through consistent communication of goals and metrics.
• Develop action plans to address performance gaps and track progress.
• Produce regular reporting and analysis for regional and corporate EHS requirements.
• Support annual planning, KPIs, improvement actions and strategic EHS execution across assigned sites.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ EHS/Industrial Hygiene/OH&S experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, NFPA and other relevant regulations.
• Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing capability.
• Strong organizational, planning and program management skills.
• Knowledge of Behavior-Based Safety principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with EHS systems (e.g., EHS Velocity) beneficial.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Manufacturing

Industries

Plastics Manufacturing, Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing, and Textile Manufacturing