Regional SHE Manager Americas

Regional SHE Manager Americas

Location:

Alpharetta, GA, US;
North Augusta, SC, US

Category:
Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for allnex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched‑up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e‑bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer‑lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

The Regional SHE Manager – Americas is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Safety, Health, and Environmental programs across multiple chemical manufacturing sites within North and South America. The role ensures regulatory compliance, drives continuous improvement in safety performance, and supports organizational sustainability goals. We are looking for a colleague who will provide leadership and guidance to ensure compliance to government regulations on safety, health and the environment as well as adherence to allnex’s SHE policies and standards including all security procedures.

• Develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health, safety, and environmental policies aligned with company and regulatory requirements.
• Champion SHE initiatives that integrate safety compliance into daily plant and operational processes.
• Provide technical and administrative guidance to site leadership teams on SHE matters.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA requirements and chemical safety regulations.
• Maintain and manage OSHA safety logs, required permits, and other regulatory documentation for chemical manufacturing operations.
• Oversee appropriate management of hazardous waste, chemical storage, and handling procedures.

• Direct and manage the Process Safety Management (PSM) program at multiple facilities.
• Conduct site safety inspections, risk assessments, internal audits, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce workplace injuries, chemical exposure risks, and other hazards.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Oversee emergency management programs and ensure facilities maintain effective response plans.
• Coordinate emergency training, evacuation drills, and hazardous materials response procedures.

• Develop and deliver training related to chemical handling, emergency response, environmental compliance and general workplace safety.
• Foster a proactive safety culture through coaching, communication and engagement at all levels of the organization.
• Track, analyze, and report key SHE metrics, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
• Present findings to senior leadership and recommend strategic improvements to regional SHE programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in EHS/SHE management within manufacturing; chemical manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multi‑site SHE programs across a region.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, chemical storage/handling requirements, hazardous waste regulations, and PSM standards.
• Experience with managing a site PSM program & demonstrated continuous improvement in performance while in role.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to conduct audits, incident investigations, and lead safety…