The regional environment, health & safety (ehs) manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the regional strategy for environmental, health and safety programs across multiple manufacturing sites. This role ensures compliance with applicable local regulations, corporate standards, and industry best practices while fostering a strong safety culture throughout the organization. Partners closely with plant leadership, operations, engineering, and hr teams to identify risks, implement preventive measures, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental sustainability.
* develop and deploy the regional ehs strategy aligned with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and operational objectives.
* ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as internal corporate standards.
* provide leadership and technical guidance to site ehs teams across the region.
* monitor and analyze safety performance metrics (incidents, near misses, lost time cases, etc.) and implement improvement initiatives.
* lead risk assessments, hazard identification, and corrective action plans to prevent workplace injuries and environmental incidents.
* support plants in implementing safety management systems and environmental management programs.
* conduct and oversee ehs audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across regional facilities.
* promote a proactive safety culture through training, communication, and employee engagement programs.
* investigate significant incidents and ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate ehs considerations into new processes, equipment, and facility changes.
* manage environmental programs related to waste management, emissions, water usage, and regulatory reporting.
* prepare and present ehs performance reports to regional and corporate leadership.
qualifications
* bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health & safety, industrial engineering, or a related field.
* minimum 8–10 years of experience in ehs within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.
* proven experience managing multi-site or regional ehs programs.
* strong knowledge of ehs regulations, risk management, and safety management systems.
* experience with iso 14001, iso 45001, or similar standards is preferred.
* excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* ability to analyze data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
* willingness to travel frequently across regional sites.
competencies
* strategic thinking and leadership
* risk management and problem solving
* regulatory compliance expertise
* continuous improvement mindset
* cross-functional collaboration
* strong communication and influencing skills (english and spanish)