Regional Safety & EHS Leader

Clarios; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off and disability insurance

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a regional Safety leader to oversee the Safety function across the US-Can region, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to Clarios’ Safety Management Systems.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and EHS leadership to implement global and regional safety standards, drive risk reduction, and coach site EHS teams toward continuous improvement. A track record in multi-site manufacturing safety leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive safety and/or EHS experience in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, management systems (ISO preferred), risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation techniques, and compliance requirements.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the region (approximately 25%-60%).
• Experience leading, developing, and coaching safety professionals in a multi-site organization.
• Professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Safety function across all facilities within the US-Can region, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, Clarios standards, and established Safety Management Systems.
• Serve as the regional Safety leader, partnering with Operations, Engineering, and EHS leadership to implement global and regional safety standards, programs, and initiatives.
• Provide technical safety expertise and guidance to facilities within the region, supporting compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive improvements in safety performance through risk identification, trend analysis, regulatory review, and implementation of effective prevention strategies.
• Lead regional safety initiatives and projects while serving as the primary point of escalation for significant safety concerns and compliance issues.
• Lead site EHS Managers, their teams, and plant leadership in maintaining compliance through audits, inspections, assessments, recordkeeping, reporting, and verification of program effectiveness.
• Partner with plant teams to develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve Safety Management Systems, including employee participation, hazard analyses, safe operating procedures, risk management, training, and communication programs.
• Assist with the investigation of incidents, injuries, occupational exposures, and compliance concerns to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management to integrate safety requirements into equipment design, capital projects, operational changes, and contractor activities.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate EHS performance metrics, compliance status, and improvement priorities to business and operational leadership. Provide leadership and direction in the development, administration, and maintenance of safety compliance and continuous improvement program elements.
• Provide technical guidance on federal, state, and local safety regulations and ensure required regulatory requirements are implemented as well reporting and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with Regional and Global EHS subject matter experts, including Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, and Environmental teams, to address technical needs and ensure consistent application of standards across facilities.
• Evaluate regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for risk reduction and safety performance improvement.
• Support capital planning and resource allocation by identifying safety-related needs, prioritizing them, and securing support for key compliance and risk reduction initiatives. Represent the EHS function in obtaining approval for needed capital and expenses to address EHS matters.
• Manage regional safety staffing activities, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and employee development.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

EHS program management

Incident investigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety / Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

Clarios is seeking a regional Safety leader to oversee the Safety function across the US-Can region, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to Clarios’ Safety Management Systems.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and EHS leadership to implement global and regional safety standards, drive risk reduction, and coach site EHS teams toward continuous improvement. A track record in multi-site manufacturing safety leadership is required.