Regional Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

New-Indy Containerboard; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to spearhead EHS programs across multiple sites. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, mentoring teams, and fostering a culture of safety. You will lead incident investigations, develop strategic solutions, and collaborate with the Enterprise EHS team to align site objectives with the company's vision. If you are passionate about environmental health and safety and have a proven track record in the field, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in EHS roles with a strong focus on safety.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement EHS programs to meet regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Lead incident investigations and monitor performance for trends.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Studies

EHS Regulations Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Training Development

Incident Investigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Job Details

Home Office - CCC - High Point, NC

Full Time

More than 50%

Regional Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Purpose:

A person who is formally educated in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, environmental studies or a science-based curriculum. The person is qualified to act as a subject matter expert in Safety and/or Environmental Management.

To implement and manage EHS programs for a business or region of the company. This position does not have direct reports.

Leadership Skill Set:

• Leads by example, mentoring, and exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values.
• May provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational areas.
• May plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
• May provide recommendations regarding staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination.
• May prepare and/or deliver performance appraisal for staff.
• Portrays a passion for safety and the well-being of people.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement EHS program and objectives to meet regulatory requirements and EHS needs of the business/region. Examples of reporting may include but are not limited to DMRs, SARA, LOTO, OSHA 300, TRR, etc.
• Evaluates new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes.
• Leads incident investigations by identifying system causes, defining appropriate corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence. Shares these lessons with the sites during the recurring monthly Lessons Learned meeting – promoting a learning culture.
• Monitors injury, illness, and incident related performance within the region. Ensures the proper reporting of all injuries/illnesses and environmental incidents in the company EHS System.
• Monitors performance for trends or other indicators of improving or degrading incident performance and develops and implements strategic solutions that improve the performance.
• Oversee EHS plans, procedures, training, etc. for multiple sites within a region.
• Ensure information is current, complete, and effectively implemented.
• Communicates findings, concerns, and deficiencies to the responsible managers/locations to effect timely and necessary corrections.
• Assists in the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will support management’s efforts to improve and maintain compliance.
• Advises employees on how to minimize risks and hazards and improve EHS performance
• Builds a strong relationship with the Enterprise EHS team to align the site direction with the overall company EHS Vision and Strategic Deployment Plan.
• Fosters participation with the Joint EHS Committee.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental studies or a science field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local EHS regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and present materials.
• OSHA certifications preferred.

• Leads by example, mentoring, and exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values.
• Portrays a passion for EHS and the well-being of people and protecting the environment.

Job Specific Competencies

• Ability to implement the Enterprise EHS Standards and site EHS programs and objectives at the site.
• Ability to provide employee training using multiple delivery methods and media.
• Ability to conduct an incident investigation and system cause analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication to individuals and groups of diverse sizes.
• Ability to act appropriately in emergency situations.

Work Conditions

• Travel to sites, Monday through Friday
• Emergency call expectations may require rotational responsibilities
• Travel expectations, 75% between locations