The primary purpose of the HSE Regional Manager is to provide leadership and direction to ensure that the assigned locations are fully compliant in Environmental Health & Safety.
This is a heavy travel position with up to 80% travel within the assigned region (26 facilities within NC, SC, GA, AL, TN). The assigned facilities will be visited on a regular rotation.Pay Range: $110,000 - $125,000, plus annual bonus potential
Position Responsibilities:- EHS technical expert, responsible for the strategic planning, technical support, and overall management of environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene issues for assigned Region
- Travel to assigned location/facility for leading, coaching and general inspection to detect existing or potential EHS hazards and determine corrective actions where indicated
- Lead EHS Operating culture change utilizing Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles
- Lead and manage compliance programs, procedures, and policies associated with federal, state, and local regulations and acts as a liaison with external legal and regulatory personnel and agencies
- Collaborate with internal teams, including but not limited to Operations, Human Resources, IT to integrate EHS consideration into business practices, project and new initiatives.
- Develop and implement a safety-oriented strategy across the region and measure, report and achieve key metric goals. Prepare reports and dashboards on EHS KPI as required.
- Develop specific environmental, health and safety objectives and create action plans to meet those objectives. Risk based approach to ensuring implementation and execution of Life Saving Actions
- Maintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities for all locations and organizations assigned.
- Work with Regional leadership team to ensure all key EHS operational controls are in place and EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis
- Conduct site visits and assessments to evaluate the site's compliance with OSHA standards; prioritizes programs to address identified gaps
- Maintain, review and report EHS performance, identifying opportunities for improvement along with implementing preventative and corrective actions as required
- Responsible for all aspects of incident management and incident investigation; lead site level root cause incident investigations; assist in developing and implementing corrective actions to resolve EHS issues and track action items to closure
- Monitors and reports on the status and effectiveness of EHS corrective and preventive actions; tracked and verified.
- Ensures mandatory Regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc.) is completed on time and with highest integrity i.e. annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, hospitalization or death.
- Perform Risk and Hazard assessments (JSA) and PPE assessments
- Develop and implement site emergency response plans and serve as the emergency coordinator for events
- Create a proactive approach to EHS excellence through cross functional cooperation, communication and training. Work with EHS Training Team on development and deployment.
- Ensures required local systems are in place for environmental, permitting, analytical testing and record keeping requirements to be performed as necessary and to maintain compliance
- Integrate and partner with business leaders to promote a proactive safety culture focused both on incident prevention and regulatory compliance
- Advise commercial / sales staff regarding EHS implications associated with new/changed services and/or product offerings
- Engage and accountable for audit actions to ensure regulatory compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely EHS record keeping, document management and effective case management
- Ensure timely coordination of all regulatory or Company required EHS testing and training, coordinating and collaborating with the "E" and "H" teams
- Initiate, establish and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external clients by communicating and influencing effectively at multiple levels of the organization to achieve results.
- Awareness level understanding of chemical industry.
- Assist internal / external legal counsel in preparation of legal and technical defenses in regulatory enforcement actions and associated regulatory matters
- Stay up to date in relevant regulatory and industry trends and best practices; participate in relevant industry associations and industry groups
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in EHS or related Science field is highly desired. Master's Degree in EHS or related Science field is preferred. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, >10 years' experience within EHS function will be considered
- Minimum 5 years' experience in EHS function within a high-risk industry
- Working knowledge of EHS regulation with strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws
- Basic management skills to include formalized methodologies (goal setting, performance tracking, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong business acumen
- Multiple site experience
- Preference for applicable EHS related professional certifications (ASP, CSP, IHIT, CIH, CHMM, etc.)
DCI Benefits:- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
- Optional health savings account & flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
