Midwest Regional Safety Manager

Job description

**Regional Safety Manager** **Position Summary** Responsible for leading and executing regional Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across multiple sites. This role drives compliance with OSHA/EPA/DOT requirements, builds a proactive safety culture, reduces risk through audits and investigations, and partners with site and corporate leadership to improve safety performance and operational readiness. **Core Responsibilities** - Develop, implement, and oversee regional EHS strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT). - Drive a strong safety culture through leadership, coaching, and behavior-based safety practices across all sites in the region. - Lead and conduct incident investigations (including near-misses and first aids) using root-cause analysis methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to identify systemic issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). - Conduct EHS compliance audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHA) at regional facilities to identify and mitigate hazards. - Coordinate and deliver safety training for employees at all levels, including emergency response, hazardous materials handling, equipment safety, and behavior-based safety. - Partner with site leadership, operations teams, and external agencies (including regulatory bodies) to ensure consistent safety practices and compliance. - Develop and regularly test site-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and crisis response procedures. - Evaluate and approve new equipment, processes, and materials from an EHS perspective before implementation. - Facilitate regional and site-level safety committees, empowering employees to actively participate in the safety program. - Support the corporate EHS team with the rollout of company-wide initiatives and systems within the region. - Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal, and Operations to address complex employee relations matters related to safety and compliance. - Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies during inspections, inquiries, and reporting. - Analyze regional safety metrics and trends (e.g., TRIR, DART, LTIR) to identify risk, measure program effectiveness, and present recommendations to senior leadership. **Education and Experience** - 7–10 years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), including 3+ years in a management or multi-site role. - Master’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field. - Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent. **Hard Skills** - OSHA (General Industry 1910), EPA, and DOT regulatory compliance and reporting. - Incident investigation and root-cause analysis using structured methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone). - Risk assessment and hazard control using JHA/JSA and the hierarchy of controls. - Safety data analysis, KPI reporting (leading/lagging indicators), and advanced Excel and/or EHS platforms. - Industrial hygiene fundamentals, including exposure monitoring for chemical, physical, and biological hazards. - Ergonomic assessments and recommendations to reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk. **Soft Skills** - **Leadership and influence:** Ability to inspire and influence change across all levels of the organization, from front-line employees to senior executives, without direct authority. - **Communication and interpersonal skills:** Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences. - **Problem-solving and critical thinking:** Pragmatic, analytical approach to identifying problems, evaluating options, and implementing sustainable solutions. - **Resilience and adaptability:** Thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment; manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs. - **Coaching and mentoring:** Passion for developing others and building the safety capabilities of teams and leaders you support.