Sr. Regional EHS Manager; Bilingual

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Senior Regional EHS Manager (Bilingual) is to provide leadership and direction to the assigned region of manufacturing locations, support management staff and employee populations in being knowledgeable and compliant in the applicable areas of Environmental Health & Safety. Reporting to the Business Unit EHS Director, this position will champion projects and activities to achieve location priorities and company values, and is a key member of the extended corporate EHS team.

• Interact with local team from floor level to Plant Manager, Install Employee and General Manager and beyond when company leadership is at the site.
• Assess and develop local talent, coaching them on techniques, tools and a high‑ethical mindset necessary to build and maintain strong EHS systems.
• Ensure local policies and procedures for safe work are developed, implemented and followed at the assigned work location by leading location/area managers and support teams to communicate, promote and practice safe operating practices and procedures at assigned site locations (California, Tennessee, Iowa, Texas and Mexico).
• Develop and implement policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable local, regional and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) for assigned locations and groups.
• Frequent travel in both the US and Mexico to coach and conduct general inspections to detect existing or potential EHS hazards and determine corrective actions where indicated. (Travel up to 50%+ of the time.) Candidate must have an up‑to‑date passport and the ability to travel.
• Ensure mandatory regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc.) is completed on time and with highest integrity, including annual OSHA 300 log and notification of serious accidents, hospitalizations or deaths.
• Monitor and guide assigned plant and install/field service development of corrective action plans to close identified gaps.
• Serve as an internal auditor within the framework of the company internal EHS auditing system.
• Analyze and communicate EHS data trends, compliance performance and permitting activity, leading BU group EHS review meetings with BU leadership, EHS Corporate and other applicable higher management levels.
• Ensure required local systems are in place for environmental, permitting, analytical testing and record‑keeping requirements and maintain compliance.
• Assist local leaders in developing local procedures, training and leadership to ensure appropriate usage of company corporate EHS management database systems (e.g., Origami) by assigned locations and organizations.
• Monitor and report to BU EHS Director and Operations Leadership on the status and effectiveness of EHS‑related corrective and preventive actions as observed and tracked.

• 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 a bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience within the EHS function will be considered.
• With a Bachelor's or Master's degree, a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the EHS function within a manufacturing, facilities management and/or research laboratory setting with direct responsibility for EHS activity and experience with regulatory agency interactions (inspections, official written responses, arbitration, etc.) is required, including 3+ years of EHS leadership responsibility.
• Working knowledge of electrical compliance and standards (NFPA 70E).
• Experience with DSR – Design Safety Reviews and PSSR – Pre‑startup Safety Review.
• Experience in developing environmental, occupational safety, employee health, industrial hygiene, and related policies that guide the company’s diversified interests.
• Working knowledge of EHS regulation with a strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong business acumen.
• Experience with leadership positions and ability to manage complex operations and capital projects.
• Adequate functioning with software programs MS Office Suite (intermediate level: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and an EHS management system such as Origami…