Regional HSE Manager - Midwest

Talent Wave Associates; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates is seeking an experienced senior EHS leader to drive environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple sites, including manufacturing, distribution, R&D, and laboratory operations.

The role partners with senior leadership to simplify and standardize EHS solutions, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver innovative, data-driven safety improvements through cross-functional collaboration. Remote with travel and Midwest residency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an EHS-related field or a science/engineering-related field.
• 10+ years of direct EHS experience in relevant industries.
• Experience in machine safety, hazardous waste, and chemical management.
• Experience with environmental compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Proven expertise in NFPA codes and life safety codes in manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel up to 35%.
• Role is remote with travel; must reside in the Midwestern US.

Responsibilities

• Implement EHS programs to ensure injury prevention and compliance at facilities.
• Develop and execute strategic EHS, security, and risk control plans.
• Provide oversight and governance of multi-site EHS programs.
• Advise senior leadership on risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Lead development of innovative EHS solutions using data analytics.
• Oversee management of change processes for compliance with standards.
• Develop site environmental management plans for compliance and reporting.
• Investigate environmental and safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Implement global EHS standards across operations.
• Identify industrial hygiene needs and drive KPIs for programs.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Data analytics

SOP development

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS-related or science/engineering field

Job description

Are you ready to lead and innovate in Environmental, Health, and Safety within a dynamic and diverse operational landscape?

About the Role

This strategic and operational leadership role is responsible for Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) programs across multiple locations, including manufacturing, distribution, R&D, and laboratory operations. The position ensures compliance, drives safety, and fosters innovation in EHS solutions. Reporting to a senior director, the role involves simplifying, standardizing, and sustaining EHS solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement EHS programs to ensure injury prevention and compliance at various facilities.
• Develop and execute strategic EHS, security, and risk control plans.
• Provide oversight and governance of multi-site EHS programs, including safety and environmental domains.
• Act as a partner to integrate EHS considerations into operations and high-risk activities.
• Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams on complex risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the development of innovative EHS solutions using data analytics.
• Oversee management of change processes for compliance with standards.
• Develop site-specific environmental management plans for compliance and reporting.
• Investigate environmental and safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Implement global EHS standards across operations.
• Identify industrial hygiene needs and drive key performance indicators for programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an EHS-related field or a science/engineering-related field.
• Minimum 10 years of direct EHS experience in relevant industries.
• Experience in machine safety, hazardous waste, and chemical management.
• In-depth application experience in environmental compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Proven expertise in NFPA codes and life safety codes within manufacturing operations.
• Ability to travel up to 35% as needed.
• Role is remote with travel expectations; candidate must reside in the Midwestern US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Proficient in ergonomic risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of combustible dusts, biologic agents, and sterilization techniques.
• Experience with performance metrics and process improvements using Lean techniques.
• Proficiency in developing SOPs, management plans, and training programs.
• Expert incident investigation skills and experience in data analytics and EHS management systems.

Work Environment

• Remote role with required travel; candidate must live in the Midwestern US.

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