Regional Environmental Health and Safety Manager

American AllWaste; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental safety company seeks a Regional Environmental Health and Safety Manager in Athens, TN. The role involves maintaining safety compliance across multiple locations, managing incidents, and leading audits. Candidates should have at least 10 years in occupational safety and health roles, a Bachelor's degree, and excellent leadership and communication skills. The position requires travel up to 50%. The company offers a full-time employment opportunity with a director-level seniority.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in OSH related positions.
• 4 years DOT compliance experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite safety audits and maintain DOT and OSHA compliance.
• Manage work‑related incidents, including injuries and near misses.
• Lead development of health and safety strategies with statistics.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Leadership

Problem‑solving

Decision‑making

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Incident database

Fleetio

Samsara

Job description

Regional Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Summary

This role will report to the Corporate EHS Director. You will be responsible for Health and Safety for all Tennessee locations (Athens, Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga). This includes overseeing onsite safety audits, policy program development, maintenance, safety training, reporting, and incident/near‑miss investigations. You will develop and propose appropriate strategies to optimize health and safety processes and programs and prepare prevention training for managers to improve skills and ensure effective occupational health and safety management.

The primary responsibility is to maintain DOT and OSHA compliance throughout all facilities.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO, VP, EHS Director, and Supervisors on job sites to ensure alignment of strategies
• Provide “value‑added” solutions to the field in terms of driving continuous improvement, standardization, and non‑conformance documentation for any/all Federal and/or State regulatory requirements
• Injury Case management is required, following workers' compensation guidance
• Manage work‑related incidents, near misses, and any potential medical treatment from Axiom TPA and workers' compensation claims and enter them on Vector. Create root cause/correct action analysis and action tracking with lessons learned
• Administer recurring reports to the leadership team for review of compliance with any/all Federal and State operating authorities
• Lead the development of the site's health and safety strategy, which includes quarterly statistics of leading and lagging indicators
• Serve as the site contact for internal and external communication, visits, and audits related to employee safety or OSHA/EPA/DOT matters
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy for EHS violations
• Responsible for managing Hazard Communication Policy and overseeing Hazardous Substance Surveys at assigned sites
• Serve as lead for emergency response‑related activities
• Organize and facilitate engaged employee safety committees, meetings, and documentation

Transportation Responsibilities

• Required to manage and maintain DOT FMCSA Operating authority and licenses
• Fleet registrations/toll tags, plates, and inspections. Manage Clearinghouse, PSP, Saferstat, MCS‑150, HVUT, OOS, Permits, etc.
• Manage CMV files and maintain complete compliance with all fleet operations in Fleet‑IO
• Monitor DVIR results with maintenance managers & drivers
• Review SAMSARA cameras for coachable moments
• Monitor and maintain driver qualification (DQ) files
• Manage & administrate the DOT drug/alcohol program (pre‑employment, random, post‑accident)
• Perform Defensive Driving and continuous improvement training
• Works with Operations on fleet safety awareness, education, and incentive programs
• Collaborate with operational and functional leadership regarding behavioral safety and organizational policies and practices
• Perform Audits – using the frequency inspection matrix, the application of the various EHS points that are verified during quarterly inspections
• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining site‑specific procedures, oversee the daily workflow of the field operations, be present daily to observe activities and promote a safety culture
• Maintain or post required safety signage
• Will be responsible for onsite Chemist, Waste Profile and NMA approvals
• Conduct training: heavy equipment, fall protection, tools, ladder, new hire, etc.
• Train managers and employees on the different OHS procedures
• Ensure that policies, Site Operating Procedures (SOPs), training, and compliance documentation are well‑maintained and easily accessible
• Work with fleet & service managers to ensure PM compliance and maintenance of vehicles
• Travel to all sites in Tennessee

Requirements

Education and/or Professional Designation

• Minimum Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
• BCSP ASP/CSP preferred but not required

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in OSH related positions
• 4 years DOT compliance experience
• Relative experience in HR
• Experience with incident database, Fleetio, and Samsara platforms is preferred but not required
• Experience working with related fleet operations highly preferred (vactor trucks, tank trucks, large off‑road equipment, tools, and other industrial‑style equipment)
• Preferred HazWoper experience, but not required

Language Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to read, analyze and interpret regulations and other documents. Communicates well with all levels of management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and FMCSA policies
• IFTA, TN IRP HVUT and Emergency management
• Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations

Soft Skills

• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for conveying ideas, providing feedback, resolving conflicts, and building relationships with team members and other stakeholders
• Leadership: A manager must be able to inspire, motivate, and empower their team to achieve goals and perform at their best
• Problem‑solving
• Decision‑making
• Time management

Travel: 25–50%.

Seniority level: Director.

Employment type: Full time.

Job function: Management and Manufacturing.

Location: Athens, TN.