Regional Environmental Compliance / Safety Manager

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Responsible for providing leadership, consultation, and support regarding safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations across North America. This role assists in the development, implementation, and management of safety and environmental compliance programs, provides guidance to management on compliance concerns, conducts facility evaluations, and maintains relationships with third-party consulting firms and regulators. This role will support our West Division (covering California through Tennessee) and may be based out of any of our locations. Compensation starts at $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Duties

Conduct multiple on-site safety evaluations annually, including written reports and recommendations to mitigate hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.

Provide ongoing safety and environmental compliance support and direction to multiple facilities across North America.

Develop and deliver safety and compliance webinars, training programs, and presentations at regional and district meetings.

Support leadership regarding governmental inquiries, inspections, or environmental complaints / concerns throughout North America.

Design, implement, and monitor environmental compliance programs, processes, and procedures; recommend changes as needed to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Develop written safety committee topics, visual aids, and support for local safety committees.

Conduct periodic on-site industrial hygiene testing; document results and provide written reports.

Provide consultation and assistance to managers in accident investigations and root-cause analysis.

Directly support leadership regarding safety and environmental risk management projects.

Measure the effectiveness of safety and environmental programs and recommend improvements.

Assist with OSHA recordkeeping and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, and related regulatory requirements.

Maintain relationships with third-party environmental consulting firms and regulators.

Participate in continuing education to remain up to date on changing regulations and industry standards.

Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience :

High School Diploma / GED required.

5+ years' experience in safety and / or environmental management within manufacturing, distribution, automotive salvage, or related industries.

3+ years' experience managing multi-location compliance efforts.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related regulations and requirements.

Ability to prepare reports, conduct training, and present findings to management.

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and graphics software.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to train others and present to management.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).

7+ years' experience in safety and environmental management across multiple facilities.

Leadership experience managing compliance and sustainability programs.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and / or Certified Environmental Professional designation.

Certified CPR and First Aid Trainer.

Bi-lingual preferred.

Essential Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work may involve sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, or climbing stairs for extended periods.

May be exposed to hazardous conditions, equipment, extreme temperatures, or high noise levels; PPE may be required.

Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles as needed.

Travel required periodically, including overnight stays.

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