North Eastern Regional Safety Manager

 
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.
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