Regional EHS Specialist

DSJ Global; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

DSJ Global is seeking a Regional EHS Specialist to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across multiple facilities in the New York area, including onsite management in Queens and up to 50% travel to regional sites.

You will implement safety programs, conduct investigations, and partner with operations leaders to improve safety performance and accountability. The role emphasizes hands-on field presence and proactive safety culture development.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, food & beverage, warehousing, logistics, or other industrial environments.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or regional operations.
• Strong OSHA compliance, incident investigation, and root cause analysis experience.
• Experience managing workers' compensation cases and return-to-work programs.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations, transportation safety, and fleet operations preferred.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, training programs, and corrective action management.
• Ability to build credibility with operations leaders, frontline employees, and supervisors.
• Experience influencing safety culture in fast-paced operational environments.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the primary EHS leader across multiple manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution facilities.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action follow-up.
• Manage workers' compensation cases, injury investigations, and return-to-work processes.
• Lead facility audits, inspections, and safety observations.
• Deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and site leadership teams.
• Partner directly with operations leaders to improve safety performance and accountability.
• Drive safety culture initiatives through visible floor presence and employee engagement.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, and environmental compliance across the region.
• Support DOT compliance, transportation safety, and fleet-related safety programs.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide hands-on support to facilities throughout the territory.
• Develop and improve safety procedures, training programs, and operational standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Monitor safety KPIs and lead continuous improvement efforts to reduce incidents and injuries.
• Support emergency response planning, hazard assessments, and occupational health programs.

Conhecimentos

OSHA compliance

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Workers' comp

Return-to-work

DOT regulations

Fleet operations

Audits

Training programs

Safety culture

Union environment

Communication skills

OSHA 30

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Regional EHS Specialist required for leading beverage bottle manufacturer and distributor:

• Regional Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
• Onsite in Queens, NYC
• Up to 50% travel to regional sites (NYC/Long Island)

The Regional EHS Specialist will have the following responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary EHS leader across multiple manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution facilities
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action follow-up
• Manage workers' compensation cases, injury investigations, and return-to-work processes
• Lead facility audits, inspections, and safety observations
• Deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and site leadership teams
• Partner directly with operations leaders to improve safety performance and accountability
• Drive safety culture initiatives through visible floor presence and employee engagement
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, and environmental compliance across the region
• Support DOT compliance, transportation safety, and fleet-related safety programs
• Conduct regular site visits and provide hands-on support to facilities throughout the territory
• Develop and improve safety procedures, training programs, and operational standards
• Serve as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations
• Monitor safety KPIs and lead continuous improvement efforts to reduce incidents and injuries
• Support emergency response planning, hazard assessments, and occupational health programs

The ideal Regional EHS Specialist candidate will have the following skillset:

• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, food & beverage, warehousing, logistics, transportation, or other industrial environments
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or regional operations
• Strong OSHA compliance, incident investigation, and root cause analysis experience
• Experience managing workers' compensation cases and return-to-work programs
• Familiarity with DOT regulations, transportation safety, and fleet operations preferred
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, training programs, and corrective action management
• Ability to build credibility with operations leaders, frontline employees, and supervisors
• Experience influencing safety culture in fast-paced operational environments
• Experience working in union environments preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 50%

This role is best suited for a hands-on EHS professional who enjoys working directly with operations teams, conducting investigations, supporting multiple facilities, and being highly visible in the field. Candidates looking for a primarily office-based, strategic, or people-management role may not find this opportunity to be the right fit.