The Regional EHS Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; establishes consistent EHS standards and expectations; and partners with operations and leadership to strengthen safety culture, reduce risk, and drive sustainable EHS performance across both manufacturing operations and construction environments.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the Regional EHS Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:
Regional EHS Leadership & Governance
- Lead and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple manufacturing locations.
- Establish regional EHS standards, expectations, and best practices to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance across sites.
- Serve as a regional subject matter expert and advisor to operations, leadership, and support functions on EHS matters.‑matter expert and advisor to operations, leadership, and support functions on EHS matters.
- Drive continuous improvement through risk identification, trend analysis, and corrective action effectiveness.
Manufacturing EHS Support
- Provide technical EHS guidance and support to manufacturing operations, focusing on hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures.
- Conduct and support EHS audits, inspections, and gap assessments related to safety programs, environmental compliance, waste management, and permitting requirements.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and state environmental and safety regulations.
- Partner with site leadership to strengthen safety culture, accountability, and ownership at all organizational levels.
Construction Safety Oversight & Execution
- Provide direct EHS leadership and support for construction activities and client construction projects, including review and development of project specific Health and Safety Plans.‑specific Health and Safety Plans.
- Oversee construction safety performance by working with project managers, contractors, and site leadership to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct construction site safety reviews, inspections, and risk assessments, and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for construction related safety and environmental matters within the region.‑related safety and environmental matters within the region.
Incident Management & Risk Reduction
- Support and coach supervisors and managers in the investigation of incidents, near misses, and environmental events, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and effectiveness of incident investigations and follow‑up actions across manufacturing and construction activities.
- Analyze incident and workers’ compensation trends to identify systemic risks and recommend preventative measures.
Training, Coaching & Culture
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs to meet regulatory requirements and internal standards for manufacturing and construction environments.
- Coach and train managers and supervisors on effective execution of EHS programs, safe work practices, and leadership behaviors that promote a strong safety culture.
- Act as a visible EHS leader in the field, reinforcing expectations and supporting leaders in owning safety performance.
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and external contractors.
- Support contractor safety prequalification, onboarding, and ongoing performance management for construction activities.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive EHS experience, including responsibility for multiple sites or regional operations in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated EHS experience in manufacturing environments.
- Direct experience supporting or leading construction safety activities, including development and oversight of project‑specific safety plans.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
- Experience partnering with operations leaders and supervisors to implement EHS programs and improve safety performance
Preferred
- Professional EHS certification (CSP, CHMM, or equivalent).
- Experience supporting contractor safety management and construction oversight.
- Experience managing or analyzing workers’ compensation trends.
Compensation
USNR is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
- Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement
- 401k with employer match contribution at 50% of your contribution percentage, up to a total of 3%
- Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
- 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
- Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses
Equal Opportunity Employer
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