Regional EHS Manager; Logistics

President - The Everest Executive Search Group

Company

Our client is a billion-dollar asset-based 3PL that provides best in class transportation and warehousing services across the United States to leading retailers. Technology, expansion of service offerings, new locations, and a strategic plan to service their customers has been the catalyst to the organization’s growth.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Summary

The position involves supervising employee workflows, tasks, and deadlines, while also managing, sustaining, and advancing the company’s safety, health, and environmental systems. The main goal is to implement, support, and foster processes and procedures that cultivate a strong safety culture within the organization.

Duties and responsibilities

• Instruct and advise division/department managers on safety codes relevant to their operations, ensuring that necessary safety procedures are established.
• Develop, implement, and manage safety initiatives, including developing plans, policies, procedures, and reports, while also managing the department’s budget.
• Manage and cross-train personnel within the safety department and among other departments.
• Assist staff in understanding OSHA regulations and standards, including handling compliance, inspections, and citations. Keep up to date with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Determine the appropriate safety equipment and practices based on OSHA requirements and research new PPE and tools.
• Ensure clear communication of safety information between management and employees.
• Conduct facility inspections to evaluate working conditions, enforce safety programs, and investigate accidents alongside maintaining communication with claim adjusters.
• Interface with regulatory agencies on health and safety issues and act as a liaison between the company and government agencies.
• Evaluate hazardous conditions, develop hazard control practices and programs, and assist in communicating these controls.
• Investigate injuries in collaboration with personnel, notify management of details, and interact on safety and compliance issues.
• Oversee accident statistics and recommend solutions to problem areas, establish safety targets, and assist with workers’ compensation claims.
• Prepare reports and training materials for management and track developments in laws affecting the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Human Resources, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in Health or Safety, with 3 to 5 years in a managerial position.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with experience in supervising, coaching, and training personnel.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage deadlines effectively under pressure.
• Proficient in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate in Spanish.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and other related software.
• First Aid / CPR Train the Trainer Certification and MHE Safety Train the Trainer Certification.
• OSHA General Industry Certification is desirable.
• Travel required locally between company operation areas.

Physical Demands

• Exposure to Elements:
  Work in various weather conditions for outdoor tasks and exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noises.
• Extensive Standing and Walking:
  Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the facility or around vehicles.
• Computer Use:
  Frequent use of computers and handheld devices for inventory management, scheduling, and communication, necessitating manual dexterity.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain, Management, and Distribution
• Industries:
  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Warehousing and Storage, and Freight and Package Transportation