Manager Region Health & Safety

Job Description

We are looking for a Manager Region Health & Safety to join our Rexel team to support the Western US Territory (WA, OR, CA, , UT, NV).

This position is remote when not traveling to our facilities, but travel will be at least 50% of the time and we need someone located/based within the Western Territory they are supporting!

The Manager Region Health & Safety is responsible for leading, executing and ensuring that Health & Safety and compliance objectives are met for assigned Region(s) and/or Business Unit(s). This role will provide Health & Safety resources, tools, guidance, and support to enable branch resources and personnel to understand and achieve the health and safety goals and expectations set by the business.

• Develop and create regional momentum for safety initiatives and advise and influence leaders and employees to prioritize risk reduction and compliance with Rexel USA procedures and guidelines
• Provide guidance and implementation of programs and practices that maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA and relevant state/local regulations and further reduce regulatory exposure
• Deliver consistent, effective Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) systems and processes across branches that reduce incidents and support operational needs
• Support employees and management in ensuring competency in and completion of safety‑critical tasks and training including Powered Industrial Truck, Ergonomics, behavior‑based safety, injury reporting, and other training as needed
• Reduce frequency and severity of incidents by supporting and conducting timely and thorough incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action identification and follow‑up
• Use some data analysis and statistics to inform decisions and demonstrate measurable EHS performance improvements, including leading and lagging EHS KPIs and information for Rexel France
• Ensure EHS systems, software, and programs are used to record, understand, and improve EHS performance and to manage relationships with customers (e.g., ISNetworld, Avetta, Veriforce or similar platforms)
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships that enable partnerships and the integration of EHS into other business functions (Operations, HR, Legal, Transportation) and drive a safety culture change
• Verify compliance with both Rexel USA and regulatory requirements by conducting targeted branch assessments designed to instruct, enable, assist and verify branch alignment with Rexel USA requirements
• Provide mentorship and guidance to region assigned Health & Safety resource(s). Provide resources, coach, and support to enable regional attainment of Health & Safety goals, metrics, and expectations
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

• 6+ years of experience in Health & Safety management with a Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of experience in Health & Safety management with no Bachelor's degree
• Experience working for a large multi‑site employer - dispersed workforce business a plus
• Experience developing and managing health and safety programs
• High School or GED
  - Required
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
  - Preferred

• Relationship, influence and coalition‑building skills
• In‑depth knowledge of Health & Safety principles and industry best practices
• Working knowledge of applicable Health & Safety laws and regulatory requirements
• Self‑starter with strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving…