Regional HSE Manager

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Regional Manager is responsible for driving a safety-focused environment while building cross-functional relationships and facilitating a behavioral-based safety culture across assigned facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure company compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal HSE regulations

* Practice transparent compliance through HSE walk-throughs, corrective action logs, risk assessments, and behavioral-based safety observations

* Audit physical conditions and safe work practices; research standards and regulatory requirements

* Review plant reports and analyze industrial accident causes and health hazards for internal and external reporting

* Implement, educate, and maintain policies, practices, and programs related to occupational safety, health, accident prevention, and environmental compliance

* Lead and investigate near misses, corrective actions, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and reporting activities

* Recommend, develop, and implement programs to reduce work-related incidents and injuries, with emphasis on prevention, near-miss reporting, zero-incident goals, and risk mitigation

* Manage HSE training programs including Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention, Hazard Communication, Process Safety Management, and Lockout/Tagout

* Foster and support HSE Committees to build and sustain a strong safety culture

* Serve as subject matter expert on OSHA guidelines and environmental standards

* Develop and implement OSHA training programs

* Build cross-functional partnerships to strengthen accountability and execution of safety initiatives

Qualifications &

Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Health, Chemistry, or related field (Preferred) OR minimum of 10 years of related experience

* Minimum 5 years of related experience in an EHS capacity

* Experience in a distribution or multi-site environment preferred

* In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance practices

* Root cause analysis methodology

* Incident investigation protocols

* Environmental compliance reporting requirements

* Understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations

* Risk assessment and mitigation practices

* Behavioral-based safety principles

* Training program development and facilitation

Professional

Certifications:

* CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

* CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)

* CHMM or related environmental certifications (preferred but not required)

Languages Required / Preferred:

* English required

* Spanish preferred (where applicable)

Dexter cares for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

* Dexter offers a competitive wage

* Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA

* 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program

* 401(k) Plan with company contributions

* Paid Holidays and paid time off

* Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join?an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in said position